Beech trees are large native trees with smooth grey bark and oval leaves. They produce triangular nuts held in woody cases in the autumn which in some years, known as mast years, can occur in vast quantities.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
Hornbeams are fine attractive trees that eventually become quite large, but not quite as big as beech trees.
Look out for fluted, muscular trunks and serrated oval leaves, similar to beech. Drooping clusters of winged nuts become quite conspicuous in the autumn.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
Trees support 100s of other living things. This tree provides a medium benefit to insects (biomass of foliage insects).
Our only native Pine tree is found in the wild in Scotland, but is often seen in parks and gardens, and very occasionally it is found on streets too. Mature trees have attractive open canopies and younger bark is orange.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
Trees support 100s of other living things. This tree provides a medium benefit to insects (biomass of foliage insects).
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
Tulip Trees are a large North American species from the east coast related to the Magnolias. They have distinctive square-ended leaves, and in May produce cream-soda smelling flowers resembling tulips.
Trees provide more benefits the older and larger they are.
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Check out our Tree of the Month. Create your own tree-lined walk! Let your friends know.
As the summer draws to a close, there are one or two tree species that actually start flowering.
One of these is the Japanese Pagoda Tree which comes into flower in late August and can keep going until the start of October. The trouble with this species is that it needs a warm summer to ensure good flowering, and this year, in London at least, it's been a bit disappointing. So while it's warmed up in September, it might not be enough to ensure we see many flowers this year. The best thing to do then, is make a note of where your nearest tree is, hope for a warmer summer in 2022, and come back next September!
Do you know that you can adopt a tree near you for free?
