Rowan tree: Polish team's favorite tree

The rowan tree can be seen in almost whole Europe except the most south regions and also in Minor Asia, Krym and Kaukaz.
In Poland rowan tree can be found in forests, by the roads and in the open space. It is often grown in parks because of decorative look.
Rowan tree can grow up to 15 meters height. It grows fast and lives up to 60 years.
The leaves are dark green on top and grayish at the other side. When it is in bloom flowers are white or cream. The fruit can be food for birds and foxes.

The oldest rowan tree can be admired in Lubiń near Świnoujście. It has 135 years and it is over 15 meters height.

Biblography:
http://www.drzewapolski.pl/Drzewa/Jarzab/Jarzab.html#jarzebina
http://www.wiki.lasypolskie.pl/j/jarzab-pospolity
http://portalwiedzy.onet.pl/87584,,,,jarzab_pospolity,haslo.html

By Emilia, Agata, Katarzyna