Arran service tree

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A small deciduous tree, with slightly glossy, dark green leaves divided into leaflets at the base, with a larger, lobed leaflet at the tip. Clusters of white flowers are produced in spring, followed by clusters of rounded red berries in autumn. A rare species, with a small wild population found only in Scotland

Scientific classification

Species: Arran service tree (Sorbus pseudofennica)
Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright · Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Arran service tree pictures

Distribution of Arran service tree

Distribution map

Scotland

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Arran service tree

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Arran service tree care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.