The Rowan tree can be identified best late Autumn when it gives us its brilliant display of red coloured berries, said to be the ambrosia of the gods.
The Rowan has an extensive root system, which allows the tree to cling to exposed rocks and mountainsides. In fact the Rowan is one of the hardiest trees and will grow almost anywhere with the exception of waterlogged ground.
The crown is rounded and open with branches that are erect to spreading. The leaves are set 5-10 pairs of oblong leaflets, each 30-60mm long, blade-toothed in upper part and asymmetric at base. The underside is grey and hairy.
The Rowan flowers in May with clusters of 5 petalled white flowers, each flower measuring 8-10mm in diameter with 3 or 4 different styles.
The wonderful scarlet fruit can be seen late September to late October and is globose or oval in shape measuring 6-9mm.