Native trees / Medium trees / Rowan
| Family name | Rose |
|---|---|
| Latin family name | Rosaceae |
| Type of tree | Deciduous, and native |
| Average height | 8-15m |
| Leaf size | not available |
| Leaf colour | Green, orange in autumn. |
| Leaf bursts | not available |
| Flower size | not available |
| Flower colour | not available |
| Flower bursts | Late spring |
| Fruit size | not available |
| Fruit colour | Orange/scarlet |
| Fruit bursts | Autumn |
| Soil type/enviromental conditions | Abundant on light acid soils and grows higher than many other trees in the uplands and mountainous areas. Also widely planted in streets and parks. |
| Tree lore and folklore | The old Celtic name for the rowan was the wizard tree. In Ireland it was planted near houses to protect them against spirits, especially of the dead; but the main reason for hanging it in a cow byre was to protect the cows and to ensure the milk was not stolen or spoilt. ‘In the Isle of Man, [rowan] is still widely known as Cuirn Apotropaic (to prevent evil or bad luck) crosses of broken-off twigs are still hung above the lintel of house doors (inside) on May Eve. Formerly these were used on animals, animal shelters, churns, etc. |
