Explore our simple A-Z identification guide to the trees of Britain, from natives to naturalised and widely planted non-native species. You'll find images, tree descriptions and information on where you're likely to find them.

An endemic species is a plant only native to a certain area. Outside this area, unless spread naturally it is considered non-native, usually as a result of cultivation. Britain and Ireland have few endemic trees, most being micro-species of Whitebeam. But there are some interesting endemic trees nevertheless.

Explore our simple A-Z identification guide to the trees of Britain, from natives to naturalised and widely planted non-native species. You'll find images, tree descriptions and information on where you're likely to find them.

Sep 17, 2024 · Every tree is special, whether they're native to the UK or planted for the properties of their wood. From fast-growing conifers to ancient and mighty broadleaves, learn how to identify the most common trees in the nation's forests and discover their varied uses.

Discover how to identify trees from their leaves, bark and shape, how to tell similar species apart and how they change as they get older.

Dec 21, 2018 · Explore our simple A-Z identification guide to the trees of Britain, from natives to naturalised and widely planted non-native species. You'll find images, tree descriptions and information on where you're likely to find them.

Feb 14, 2024 · There are several ways to identify common British trees, depending on the season. When trees are in flower, usually in spring, the timing, colour and arrangement of the blossom can offer clues. Once deciduous trees are in leaf, you can examine the size, shape and colour of the foliage.

Learn about some of the most common trees across the nation's forests, including what they look like and how their timber is used.

Summary. The Woodland Trust's A-Z guide to Britain's native and non-native trees

Click on the names in red below to get access to over 90 common broadleaf trees, 18 exotic broadleaf trees and 25 Conifer trees found in Britain. Each description includes a photo of the entire tree with photos of important distinguishing features such …