SARGENT STICKY

You may be familiar with the sticky buds of Horse Chestnut - sorry about the wizened hand but it's the only way I can get it in focus.

But there is another tree with sticky buds, which show once the leaves have dropped off.

This is Sargent's Rowan (Sorbus sargentiana) and the buds are crimson rather than chestnut brown.

And this is what it was like in late October with extra large leaves, for a rowan, and bright red, juicy berries.

This specimen is to be found near Tesco in Thornbury.  It was planted by Thornbury Lions Club in memory of those who died in the Twin Towers in September 2001.