Down and Out, Up and Ready

Down there in suburban streets Rowan is frequently found as a planted feature and it is out in flower. Life is harder up here and it takes longer; but we're nearly there.

There are similarities with Whitebeam also a member of the large rose family.

Both are lucky with their leaves, Rowans being delicate and irresistibly attractive when newly emerged at this time of year. Whitebeam is named after its leaves, strikingly white below and elegant in their own way.

So far  neither has been targeted by the obsessive destructive forces of the conservation industry.

Don't hold your breath.