Rowan Trees

Photo taken by Oliver Kellhammer, May 1997

Artist-in-Residence, Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre

Rowan Trees
Sorbus acuparia

Two rowan trees, also known as mountain ash, stood here in front of Colbourne House until the spring of 1999. In Scotland, these trees were traditionally planted on either side of gates to keep away evil. In Ireland, the rowan tree is said to be inhabited by fairies.

later that summer...

rowan stumps

 

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