The Living Forest (110) : Rowan blossoms

In spring the Rowan tree is covered with dense clusters of creamy-white flowers with a distinctive strong, sweet scent.

Each cluster can contain up to 250 individual flowers that attracts many species of pollinating insects (flies, bees, beetles,…..)

Rowan trees can live up to an impressive 100 years or more.

Dutch name : Wilde Lijsterbes
German name : Vogelbeere
Latin name : Sorbus aucuparia

In autumn this tree is decorated with bright red berries[fc-foto:18773661]