Sorbus commixta var. wilfordii, a
deciduous tree found in sunny coppices or forests on low hills,
grows up to approximately 10m in height. Leaves are in an alternate
arrangement, 20-30cm in length, of an imparipinnate compound leaf,
with 7-11 leaflets, 5-8cm long, with margins shallowly sharp
serrations and circular bases. Branch ends give compound corymbs,
which set many about 1cm across white flowers. Fruit (pome),
spherical, 5-6mm long, mature red in September-October. Bloom time:
May-July. |