Cormus domestica
Service Tree · Ceque · Sorb · Domesticated Service Tree · Domesticated Sorbus
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Cormus domestica, commonly known as service tree or sorb tree, is a species of tree native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia. It may be called true service tree, to distinguish it from the wild service tree. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Cormus.
🌳 Finding the true service tree in an area can signal elevated levels of certain metals in the soil. Botanists and environmental scientists use this link to assess soil composition without disturbing the land, viewing the tree’s growth as connected to the mineral richness beneath the surface.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
True service tree grows best with ample sunlight and also tolerates moderate light. Its health and growth rely heavily on this factor. Excessive exposure can scorch the foliage, while insufficient light may lead to reduced flowering. Originating from habitats with plentiful sunshine, it is adapted to comparable conditions.
🌡️ Temperature 10–35°C
The true service tree is native to temperate regions and grows best in temperatures of 50 to 95°F (10 to 35℃). It is well-suited to warmer summers and cooler winters. Adjust watering accordingly in the event of extreme temperature swings.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
The True service tree plant needs adequate nutrients to achieve optimal fruit production. Fertilize in early spring to encourage new growth and flower development. Regular feeding keeps the plant healthy, produces more flavorful fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency problems such as yellowing leaves and poor fruit production.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cormus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-10
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m
- Mature Spread
- 7.92 m to 10.06 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Yellow, Red, Orange
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 1.27 cm to 1.78 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Autumn, Winter, Spring
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer