During my walk on the new path, I crossed paths with these twin red berried Rowans, who are mostly prone to subside in an area void of sunlight, which is quite unusual that they are still able to grow around at,"...0 to 40 feet tall."(Sorbus). This is due to the fact that this type of Rowan species are,"...very tolerant of droughts, nor is it well adapted to warmer habitats; it is intolerant of shade." (Sorbus). Judging by their foliage, they are also changing their darkly shaded green color to a much more welcoming warm color of smart orange. Their leaves are blended with a mix of green and orange, producing a faded lime hue. The very top of these trees are dyed in a fiery orange, which goes down in each level of the warm and cool color mixture. In the shade, the two are decorated with ornamental berries that flared a dangerous crimson red, like seeing sphere-like droplets of pure red food dye that hung on the branches. Then I proceeded to go to the first Rowan, whose leaves are molting. The foliage that the tree bears is completely styled in the warm blend of autumn colors. They would fall with every passing moment, while some merely grasped on the branches, like someone who is desperately holding on to their dear life. I looked up close and saw the fruit that are too wrinkled and shriveled to eat. Below me, are the leaves that shattered like glass, and berries grinded down into flakes. With every small step, sounds of crunches, clicks, and clacks are heard.
Welcome to the team, Rowan Twins.
Making my way towards the so called "Rowan Society" the community of these trees have gloriously donned the new look of autumn orange, yellow, and red. Surprisingly as well as the red-berried trees, who seemed to have been convinced to change its foliage. Its leaves are mixed with orange and green, similar to the twin Rowans. Upon looking at the captivating sight of the nature changing before my eyes, something clicked inside my mind. I wondered what these trees will look like in the winter and spring. Do they undergo some type of process to regain what they lost? This is when I needed to research about the Rowans.
As I arrived to the designated area, near the mailboxes, I settled my eyes on the Rowans. A few have aged itself for the winter, with leaves that mostly shed from the trees. The withering, shriveling, and dying berries hung like Christmas decorations, as if the Rowans are preparing for the festive holiday. In fact, they could be like a small Christmas feast for birds, since the berries,"...are an important food supply for birds in the winter because they do not fall off the tree..." (Bowen).
Later I paid another visit to the bus stop Rowans, with one on the left, who is all dressed up in orange foliage, while on my right, the Wounded Wood is left in the changing process. The left Rowan lost a bit of its leaves and a few berries. None of the less, it is adorned with plump and slightly ripe berries for the peckish little birds. Shifting my focus to the Wounded Wood, I examined it closer. The leaves faded into a yellow-lime green color, and each small,"...alternate and compound with 13 to 17 elliptical, toothed leaflets," they are curling up (Bowen). Taking a moment to look at this tree, my mind seemed to flashback a partial memory of seeing this tree in the winter and spring. In the winter, they stood in the rigid, dull, frozen, and yet peaceful atmosphere, being iced with frost, and later smothered with a blanket of plush snow. All the leaves have departed for the winter, until they return as small little buds, that would break,"...once a green leaf tip is visible at the end of the bud..."(Sorbus). Then in the spring, I remembered seeing small delicate and beautifully crafted white flowers that bloomed in that very tree. I would pick up my sister at the bus stop, pass by the tree, and couldn't help but bask at the floral artwork, until we later become quite upset for their short life span. Then again it is the early stage for the berries, starting off as,"...large clusters of white,1/4 inch., flat-topped flowers bloom in May and early June...", later the berries are,"...reddish-orange and ripen in August or September..."(Bowen). However, thinking about it, I still can't believe how I can be such a moron when remembering something that is like a blessing.
Nature's Artwork (Sorbus americana)
After getting the opportunity to look at how much is changing and researching the Rowans, I am quite thankful. Everything may eventually die, along with their beauty, but it is just a cycle of life. However, with enough patience it is all worth waiting for, seeing new leaves berries, features, and maybe even early floral. Each in every passing moment something new will happen, which lets nature express itself in a very unique way. Not everything can stay beautiful, because change will happen. It's like a human growing up, and while experiencing new things as they evolve. It is the experience that counts in not just nature, but life itself, making change beautiful.
Work Cited
Bowen, Melissa. "Sorbus americana". Americana Mountain Ash. Plant Biology,12 March 2004.Web. 11 Nov. 2014. http://wwwpub.naz.edu/~treewalk/north_tree_walk/sorbus_americana/index.htm
"Sorbus americana". Nature's Notebook. N.p. Web 15 Nov. 2014.
https://www.usanpn.org/nn/Sorbus_americana
"Sorbus americana in spring flower." Digital image. Photoshelter. Plant & Flower Stock Photography: Garden Photos.com, N.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2014. http://gardenphotoscom.photoshelter.com/image/I0000FpVlQ2Q_p4g
I love your descriptions, it makes everything sound really pretty, and I liked the pictures. You are doing a grand job Charmelle. Your tone makes the post more receptive to readers and that makes it that much better. Keep up the good work.
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