Cormus domestica (L.) Spach
Service Tree
The service tree, also known as the sorb tree, is a deciduous tree native to western, central, and southern Europe, northwest Africa (Atlas Mountains), and southwest Asia. It can grow to heights of 15–20 meters (49–66 feet) with a trunk diameter up to 1 meter. The leaves are pinnate with 13–21 leaflets, and the flowers are white with creamy-white stamens, produced in corymbs. The fruit is a pome that can be either apple-shaped or pear-shaped.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Cormus
The fruit of the service tree contains tannins, sugars, and organic acids. The wood is dense and holds a profile well.
The fruit is used to make a cider-like drink and can be processed into jam, juice, and brandy. The wood is used for manufacturing wooden planes due to its density.
Late spring
15–20 meters (49-66 feet)
White
Temperate regions, including Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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