Wild service tree

Ornamental and forest tree to be grown as an isolated tree and in hedges. Its wood is used to make instruments and tool handles too and it is a very good firewood.

Deciduous tree up to 25m tall with a pyramid-shaped crown and white flowers. Oval and heart-shaped leaves. Edible red-brownish fruit.

Prefers fresh soils refusing moist or very dry soils. 

Dig a hole at least two or three times as wide and deep as the root ball. Take out the plant from the container and loosen roots to allow them to spread out in all direction. Cut possible broken roots. Mix the soil extracted with a substrate and fill part of the hole with the mixture obtained. Place the plant in the hole and cover with the remaining mixture. Compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.