Rowan

Description: Any of several shrubs or trees of the genus Sorbus, in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to the Northern Hemisphere. ... more

Rowan ... They are widely cultivated as ornamentals for their white flower clusters and brightly coloured fruits. Most noteworthy are the American mountain ash (S. americana; see photograph), also called dogberry, and the European mountain ash (S. aucuparia), also called rowan, or quickbeam. Both are handsome trees, the European growing to 18 m (60 feet), twice the height of the American species, and yielding several cultivated varieties popular in landscaping. The rowans are plants of the Family Rosaceae, in the Genus Sorbus, Subgenus Sorbus. They are native throughout the cool temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, with the highest species diversity in the mountains of western China and the Himalaya, where numerous apomictic microspecies occur.

Newest Review: ... Thor is fording a river on his journey to the land of the Frost Giants, and an evil magician causes the river to flood. The ... more

... little Rowan bent down and provided Thor with a handhold to climb out and escape. Of course, Thor's Finnish counterpart, Ukko, is married to Rauni, the goddess of the Rowan. It is said that the earth was barren until Rauni came down and took the form of a Rowan. Ukko struck the Rowan with his magical lightning and thus all the plants and trees of the world were brought to life. In fact, Rowan was once commonly planted in coppices as a nurse-maid to shield new saplings, furthering it's reputation as a motherly and nu...more

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Rowan: Who Sings Now? ~ a 4th Voice from the Forest (1663 words)
by - written on 24/07/09 (Very useful, 66 readings)
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"Wisdom of Raven and Wolf hangs within my reach. You have only to patiently listen, and I will teach. Witches bane, Fairy cross, Star-clad and Quick with Life, I will protect you from all harm, Evil intent or Heavenly strife. Bride's Crown, Lady of the May. First womanly flame of Creation, I remind you that Life is a journey... not a destination." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Charm is a glow within a woman that casts a most becoming light on others." ~John Mason Brown The Rowan refers to both the European and the ... Read the complete review

Repels Witches and Mothers-in-Law. (821 words)
by - written on 29/01/01 (Very useful, 378 readings)
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Been bothered with witches lately? Had any problems with evil spirits nipping into house and home while your back was turned? Bet you don’t have a rowan in your garden, then. Rowan is the most immediately-recognised of the Sorbus family, and, in its many varieties, it remains one of the most popular garden trees. Yes, even in this day and age, when the myths and superstitions are long forgotten. Or are they? Could it be that, deep in the subconscious, the properties of the rowan so revered by our forebears, still linger? Could that be why so many of us instinctively select a member of the rowan family for our garden? I have read many ... Read the complete review

Bury Me Under a Rowan Tree (945 words)
by - written on 28/10/02 (Very useful, 3512 readings)
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Bury me where a lone tree will spread Its cooling branches o'er my head That its withering leaves each year may rest On the grassy mound above my breast. Let ivies twine and the mosses creep Where lies my dust in its dreamless sleep Sweet emblems all that the blest shall rise To fadeless glory beyond the skies.* Strange person that I am I have decided to have myself recycled. When I die I want to be buried in one of the new woodland cemeteries and for my tree I have chosen a Rowan. The Rowan, also known as the Mountain Ash, is a small graceful tree growing to about 25ft.and providing a wonderful display of colours ... Read the complete review

Horny Hornbeam (354 words)
by - written on 30/04/02 (Very useful, 298 readings)
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I dont know where dooyoo got their description from but the Sorbus trees are actually called Hornbeams or Rowans, not quickbeams!!! Another member of the rosaceae family, the small Sorbus trees sport an abundance of spring blossoms followed by bunches of hanging fruit berries in a variety of colours. Background. ----------- Originating mainly in Japan, the Sorbus trees became an ornamental favourite in many of the larger landscaped gardens of repton and Capability brown. Its ornate structure and beautiful colour gives the tree a high following even today. The leaves are normally elongated and thin and grow symetrically. The heavy bunches of ... Read the complete review