DASHING ORANGE SARGENT

Again this is not in Filnore Woods though not far away.  

Standing on the green in front of Thornbury Tesco is this oriental Rowan in full autumn plumage.  It could be Japanese Rowan (Sorbus commixta) or one of its varieties like 'Embley' but I think with its big leaves and startling colour it is a Sargent's Rowan (Sorbus sargentiana) from China.  

If you miss seeing it like this have a look later at the winter buds which are sticky like Horse Chestnut sticky buds but bright red.

As you can see from the little plaque in front of the tree, it was planted by Thornbury Lions to commemorate the Twin Towers massacre.