Sorbus torminalis (Wild Service Tree, Chequer Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Sorbus |
| Species | torminalis |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
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Details
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| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A medium sized tree with ascending branches but often spreading with age. Somewhat attractive in form and shape. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Scaly bark. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are maple-like, sharply and obviously lobed, roughly ovate in shape. Leaves are a dark gloss green above and pubescent on the underside. In autumn the foliage turns a bronze yellow colour. |
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