Season Window
15 Aug – 30 NovUpland edges, woods, hedges, gardens and rocky slopes
Autumn berries
Rowan Berries
Sorbus aucuparia
Bright fruit in a cooling landscape makes rowan one of the season's clearest landmarks.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Leave most fruit for birds and take only from confidently identified trees in clean places.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Berries are traditionally cooked into jellies and preserves; do not eat them raw in quantity.
Community Use
Why we teach it
A strong tree for talking about birds, upland habitat and careful fruit preparation.
Safety
Raw rowan berries can upset the stomach. Cook properly and confirm identification before any food use.