What Tree?

16 Dec

Posted at 16:39h in What Tree?

Yew (Taxus bacatta) Arguably the most recognisable evergreen tree in the UK, the yew is commonly associated with churches and places of religious significance.  The Fortingall Yew in Perthshire is considered to be the oldest tree in Britain, with its age estimated to be anywhere between...

05 Oct

Posted at 07:00h in What Tree?

Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) This non-native species was introduced to the UK from China in 1751, and has gained its name from the speed at which it grows.  Its botanical name 'Ailanthus' is derived from Indonesian word ai lanit which means a tree reaching for...