Wild Service Tree
lifepollinaction2024-04-15T09:41:40+02:00Wild Service Tree A splash of color in autumn The wild service tree (Torminalis glaberrima) is a small tree that reaches a height of 15-20 meters, similar to maple. It grows in deciduous forests, scrublands, on rocky slopes, and among cliffs. The flowers are creamy-white, five-petaled, clustered in small bunches. They are fragrant and highly sought after by pollinating insects ; they bloom between April and May. The fruits (sorbs) are small ovoid pomes with a tangy taste, much appreciated by birds and edible: they used to be eaten dried or used to make brandy. Did you know? The leaves [...]