Hazel (Corylus avellana)
The Hazel tree is a common sight across the UK. Favouring non-acidic moist soil it is usually found in parkland, hedgerows and woodland. Hazel thrives within woodland where it forms…
5 Signs of Spring
5 Signs of Spring Winter isn’t all bad. But its sparseness can leave us craving the burst of life and colour that spring brings. Though spring officially start in March,…
Hawthorn
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna & Crataegus laevigata) From the Rosaceae family, the native Hawthorn can be found in hedgerows, woodland and scrubland across the United Kingdom. Growing to 15 metres at…
Sweet Chestnut (Castanae sativa)
Sweet Chestnut (Castanae sativa) The Sweet Chestnut is a long lived deciduous giant, found in woodlands across the UK. Known for its edible nuts and solid wood, it is thought…
Yew Tree (Taxus baccata)
Yew Tree (Taxus baccata) The Yew tree is a long lived evergreen native to the UK. Reaching up to 20m at maturity this is deemed to be a medium tree…
Signs of Spring
Signs of Spring We are all looking forward to spring more than ever before. Having had another lockdown, but this time through the darkest bleakest part of the year, the…
Norway Spruce
Norway Spruce (Picea abies) The festive Norway Spruce, as the name may indicate, is a non-native species here in the UK. Introduced from Scandinavia in the 1800’s, this distinctive evergreen…
The Oak
The English Oak The English Oak (Qurcus Robus) is a common sight across the UK and has a strong link with our heritage. This large, long living tree is found…
Identifying Trees In Winter
Identifying Trees In Winter- A Beginner’s Guide The most common way to identify trees is by looking at their leaves. We do it without even realising it, after all, it’s…
Foraging Nuts – Top 5
Top 5 Edible Autumn Nuts As well as a large selection of fruits growing in our woodlands at this time of year, we also shouln’t over look the amount of…
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