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...
