Test yourself: Identify these Trees

Posted:28 February 2015

While we can pride ourselves on recognizing a wide variety of shrubs, perennials and annuals, I wonder whether we can as easily identify the trees around us, especially in wintertime when they have no leaves to help us!

Test yourself by identifying the following branches picked or fallen from trees at Stanmer Park. Answers at the bottom of the page.

A. (Main image) and B. (above)

C. (above)

D. (above)

E. (above)

F. (above)

G. (above)

H. (above)

Trees by Walter de la Mare

Of all the trees in England,

Her sweet three corners in,

Only the Ash, the bonnie Ash

Burns fierce while it is green.

Of all the trees in England,

From sea to sea again,

The Willow loveliest stoops her boughs

Beneath the driving rain.

Of all the trees in England,

Past frankincense and myrrh,

Theres none for smell, of bloom and smoke,

Like Lime and Juniper.

Of all the trees in England,

Oak, Elder, Elm and Thorn,

The Yew alone burns lamps of peace

For them that lie forlorn.

Woods are such inspiring places to play, relax and explore – ideal for getting up close to wildlife, recharging your batteries or having an adventure! If you’re inspired to find out more about local woodlands, and visit in winter or summer, go to the Woodland Trust website – to volunteer, campaign, plant trees and learn.

Answers: 

• A. Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
• B. Hornbeam (Carpinus betula)
• C. Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
• D. Hazel (Corylus avellana)
• E. Oak (Quercus sp)
• F. Elder (Sambucus nigra)
• G. Cherry (Prunus sp)
• H. Beech (Fagus sylvatica)