Wild Service tree (Sorbus torminalis) in a 2ltr pot
Price range: £24.00 through £28.00
- Description
- Why buy from us?
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Description
The Wild service tree, also known as Sorbus torminalis, is a stunning deciduous tree species that is prized for its ornamental value and rich cultural history.
With its striking, deeply lobed leaves and distinctive bark, this tree adds a touch of beauty and sophistication to any landscape.
The Wild service tree is now fairly rare, but native to Europe and has been cultivated for centuries for its edible fruit and wood. The fruit, which resembles small apples, has a tart, astringent flavour and is often used in the production of jams and liqueurs. The wood of the tree is strong and durable, and is used in a variety of applications, including furniture making and carving.
In addition to its practical uses, the Wild service tree is also highly regarded for its aesthetic value. Its attractive foliage turns a stunning array of colours in autumn, ranging from golden yellow to deep red, making it a popular choice for landscaping projects. The tree also produces clusters of white flowers in the spring, adding a lovely touch of beauty to the landscape.
With its stunning foliage, rich cultural history, and practical benefits, this tree is sure to impress.
Features
- Supplied in a container pot
- 30-60cm or 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- Grown in peat free compost
- Package includes planting instructions
- Fast courier delivery
You may have some doubts about the idea of buying trees online. Let us explain how Cotswold Trees make every effort to meet your needs and the highest quality standards:
Customer focused
We're a small company, with a focus on customer satisfaction and treat every customer order with care and attention it deserves. Our customers often share their positive experience with us.
Careful delivery
Buy a small tree online and your courier delivered trees are tracked and 100% guaranteed. If your tree is lost or damaged in transit we will send another.
To ensure the larger specimen trees reach you in the best possible condition, we hand deliver these ourselves, within the Cotswolds, Midlands and central southern England and we’re thrilled to announce that all large tree deliveries will now be made using our new zero-emissions van. 🌱🚛
Highest quality
Cotswold Trees individually select, nurture, prune and protect you tree over its early life. We always strive to send our customers only the most healthy and high quality specimens. We also work to industry recognised plant health standards and we are a DEFRA registered issuer of plant passports.
Thriving tree guarantee
Your small tree (up to 90cm tall at time of delivery) is backed by our thriving tree guarantee - If your tree is not thriving after 1 year and was planted and watered in line with our recommendations, we’ll replace it free of charge.
Sustainability
It's our ambition is to achieve the highest sustainability standards in production and delivery of our trees.
- We minimise waste in the growing stages, packaging and transport
- Since September 2021 we have moved to Peat-Free compost
- Over 50% of our irrigation is fed by a rainwater harvesting system
- Our tree irrigation and monitoring systems are powered entirely by solar power
- All large tree deliveries are via zero-emissions electric van
Read more about our sustainable approach in our annual sustainability report.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Size | 30-60cm tall, 60-90cm tall |
