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rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)

This British native is also known as the Mountain Ash. It is a most attractive small tree (although can reach 20m) with a graceful shape, delicate leaves, clusters of creamy spring flowers and scarlet winter berries. Birds such as thrushes, blackbirds and bullfinches love these. It has good autumn colour and was thought to be associated with magic, protecting homes from witches and evil spirits. The wood is strong and flexible so favoured for tool handles and sometimes used for making long bows. Happy growing everywhere from suburbia to the high hills in all but waterlogged soils. Represents L (Luis) in the tree alphabet.

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