Abstract

This chapter reviews the post-glacial migration and distribution range of wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis (L.) Crantz). It is believed that wild service tree migrated into Europe from West Asia. Its current distribution is in many places associated with light-demanding forest types or coppice forestry. In central and northern parts of its distribution range the species is found mainly on warm sites and often with a southern or south-western exposure. In southern parts of its range and on very dry sites it is found mainly on northern slopes. Limiting factors appear to be low summer temperatures in the north and low precipitation in the south. The situation in Austria and neighbouring countries is being discussed in greater detail.

Published in

Title: Elsbeere in Österreich – Monographie
ISBN: 978-3-902762-22-1
Publisher: Verein zur Erhaltung, Pflege und Vermarktung der Elsbeere - Genussregion Wiesenwienerwald Elsbeere

SLU Authors

• Skovsgaard, Jens Peter

  • Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Forest Science
Ecology


Permanent link to this page (URI)

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