A-Z OF TREES
BLACK LOCUST (ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES
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Black locust trees are a native species of America and in the past it was heavily used for construction as the timber is very strong. It is now widely planted around the world both as an utilitarian and ornamental tree. It was introduced into the UK in 1636. In Exeter they are only planted as a ornamental tree and are found in many parks and green spaces. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 483 videos of Black locust throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 5,300 photos of Black locust throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ALDER (COMMON) (ALNUS GLUTINOSA) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Common Alder is fairly common in Exeter and is more often a shrub rather than a tree. There are many Common alder shrubs along the banks of the river Exe. There are also two small trees between the back of the old bus station and Sidwell street. They produce very unusual cone-like fruits that often stay on the tree throughout the winter. As a native tree species it is important we keep the ones we have and continue to plant more. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 330 videos of Common alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the video library.
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have over 1300 photos of Common alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the video library.
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Selected photos and videos are uploaded and available at www.istockphoto.com. Typically a full 12 months of study is completed and then uploaded. To view all of the IStock material about Common alder please click here.
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ALDER (CUT LEAVED) [ALNUS GLUTINOSA 'LACINIATA']
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Cut leaved alder is one of the more unusual types of alder and really stands out in February when the male catkins are present. Unlike the Common alder which is a native species of tree to the UK, the Cut leaved alder 'Laciniata' was Introduced from France in the 1820’s. Historical records advise that Trochereau De la Berliere found this tree growing in the wild, which he took and planted in his garden near Saint Germain. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 370 videos of Cut leaved alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2580 photos of Cut leaved alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details
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ALDER (GREY) [ALNUS INCANA] - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Grey Alder is not very common in Exeter but as it is so similar to Common alder it is often mixed up. There are a small number of Grey alder next to Cricklepit Mill and there is a medium sized one at the Cowick Barton playing fields. The key differences are the leaf shape and general structure of the tree. when compared to Common alder. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 280 videos of Grey alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1900 photos of Grey alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ALDER (SPAETH) [ALNUS ×SPAETHII]
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This is a hybrid of the Japanese alder (Alnus japonica) and the Caucasian alder (Alnus subcordata). Spaeth’s Alder was first discovered by the botanist Ludwig SpäthintheSpäth Arboretum at the Späth Baumschule (Arboretum) in Berlin. It soon became a popular landscape tree across Europe and has made it's way to several parks in Exeter. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 720 videos of Speath alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 5,610 photos of Speath alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASH (COMMON) (FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Common Ash is also known as European Ash and is fairly common throughout Exeter. It is the third most common tree in the UK so you're quite likely to pass them by on a day to day basis. During the spring and summer the leaves are very showy and certainly add a splash of colour. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 360 videos of Common ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have thousands of photos of Common ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASH (MANNA) [FRAXINUS ORNUS] - NON-NATIVE
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Manna ash is a decidious tree and native to southern Europe and southwestern Asia. Throughout Exeter (UK) it is planted as an ornamental tree as well as a street tree. When given the right conditions it can grow between 15 to 25m with a trunk diameter of up to 1m. As a street tree it typically grows much small smaller - probably up to 10m. It is quite slow growing in comparison to other members of the Ash family. For Manna ash to thrive it requires full sunlight. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASH (NARROW LEAVED) [FRAXINUS ANGUSTIFOLIA] - NON-NATIVE
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Narrow leaved ash is a decidious tree and native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia. Across Exeter (UK) it is planted as an ornemental tree and is often found in parks and green spaces. It can also be planted as a street tree as the roots are more tolerant of drier soil conditions as well as being able to manage with compacted soil. However, the branches are known to be brittle so good care and maitenance will be needed if they are planted in a street. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 470 videos of Narrow leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 5,250 photos of Narrow leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASH (SINGLE LEAVED) [FRAXINUS ANGUSTIFOLIA 'VELTHEIMII'] - NON-NATIVE
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Single-leaved ash is a cultivar of Narrow leaved ash and is very rare across Exeter. As the name suggests it has one leaf rather than the usual 3 to 6 pairs of opposite spaced leaves that most Ash species have. It shares almost identical characteristics of Narrow leaved ash such as the dark buds and the curling branches. Interestingly it tends to flower a bit later than Narrow leaved ash and the flowers are usually present in April. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 370 videos of Single-leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3,460 photos of Single-leaved ash throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ASPEN (POPULUS TREMULA) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Aspen is a type of deciduous tree that belongs to the willow family. There are six species of aspen that can be found in the temperate areas of the northern hemisphere. Aspen is native to the UK, however, it is more common in the North than the South. Aspen is an important source of food for insects and mammals. Unlike many plant species, Aspen can survive forest fires and easily populate destroyed areas - luckily we don't have many of those!
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ATLAS CEDAR (BLUE) [CEDRUS ATLANTICA GLAUCA] - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Blue atlas cedar is a very pretty Evergreen which is native to the the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco. Currently this tree is listed as an endangered species due to an unfortunate combination of drought, overgrazing, fire, pests, and diseases. In the UK they are planted as an ornamental tree and really stand out. Due to their size they tend to be planted in the larger parks and green spaces. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 530 videos of Blue atlas cedar throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 5,290 photos of Blue atlas cedar throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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HIMALAYAN BIRCH (BETULA UTILIS) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Himalayan Birch is widely planted across the UK as an ornamental tree. It is often and easily confused with Silver Birch which is also widely planted. In it's native environment (Himalaya) where there is lots of snowfall they often have very bent growth habits. In the UK they are typically straight and classed as a medium sized tree. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 660 videos of Himalayan birch throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 6,190 photos of Himalayan birch throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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BLACK MULBERRY (MORUS NIGRA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Black mulberry is not native to the UK - which surprises quite a few people. There are quite a few good specimens across Exeter in such places as Heavitree park, Rougemont gardens and by the side of the Cathedral green. There are three main groups of mulberry which are black, red and white and there are many cultivars about which can make identification quite tricky. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 360 videos of Black mulberry throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1650 photos of Black mulberry throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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BUCKEYE (YELLOW) [AESCULUS FLAVA] - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Yellow buckeye trees are not as common as the Horse Chestnut across Exeter, but quite similar. They are also know as Sweet buckeye or Common buckeye. They are native to to the Ohio Valley and Appalachian Mountains of the Eastern United States and were introduced into the UK in the mid 1700's. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 400 videos of Yellow buckeye throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the video library.
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I have over 4700 photos of Yellow buckeye throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the photo library.
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COMMON BEECH (FAGUS SYLVATICA) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Common Beech is a fairly widespread tree and is often found in parks and fields. It is native to the UK, although it's natural range is the South and South West of England. It does not like pollution so is not suited as a street tree. It is very easy to identify all year round and the fruit (Beech Nuts) are edible when prepared correctly. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 310 videos of Common beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the video library.
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I have over 1800 photos of Common beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo to see the photo library.
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COPPER BEECH (FAGUS SYLVATICA F. PURPUREA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Much like Common Beech it is a fairly widespread tree and is often found in parks and fields. This fantastic tree is not classed as a native tree of the UK because it is an ornamental cultivar. As it shares so many characteristics of Common beech the growing habits, flowering and life cycle is much the same. It does not like pollution so is not suited as a street tree. It is very easy to identify all year round and the fruit (Beech Nuts) are edible when prepared correctly. When in leaf it really stands out. Please click on the photo to see the photos on Flickr.
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I have over 340 videos of Copper beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2700 photos of Copper beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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Selected photos and videos are uploaded and available at www.istockphoto.com. Typically a full 12 months of study is completed and then uploaded. To view all of the IStock material about Copper beech please click here.
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CRAB APPLE (MALUS 'JOHN DOWNIE') - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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John Downie a cultivar of Crab apple and a very sturdy little tree. As it is a cultivated type of tree it is not classed as a native tree species of the UK - only the true Crab apple tree is. It is widely planted due to it's growing habit, flowers and edible fruit. At maturity it can reach heights typically between 8 - 10 metres. This makes it a very good tree for even small gardens and green spaces. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 510 videos of Crab apple 'John Downie' throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 6,340 photos of Crab apple 'John Downie' throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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EXETER ELM (ULMUS 'EXONIENSIS') - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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It's not widely known - but Exeter does have it's own Elm tree! The cultivar 'Exoniensis' is the Exeter elm and is lovely to see in both young and old trees. It was discovered in 1826 and propagated by the Ford & Please nursery in Exeter. There isn't a great deal of information about the Exeter elm but I have completed a full 12 month study to help understand this beautiful type of Elm. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 750 videos of Exeter elm throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 6,210 photos of Exeter elm throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ENGLISH OAK (QUERCUS ROBUR) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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English oak is the most common tree species in the UK so you're likely to spot one on your day to day travels. it is probably the best known and loved of our British native trees. It's scientific name is Quercus robur and the common names are pedunculate oak, European oak, common oak or English oak. The iconic acorns and lobbed leaves make this a great tree to study and work with. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 450 videos of English oak throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3,500 photos of English oak throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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CUT-LEAVED BEECH (FAGUS SYLVATICA ASPLENIFOLIA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Cut-leaf beech is quite rare in comparison to Common beech and Copper beech. These unusual trees are not classified as a native species of the UK because it is an ornamental cultivar. Other than the 'cut leaves' it shares many characteristics of Common beech which can make identification difficult during the winter. It does not like pollution so is not suitable as a street tree. When in leaf it is particularly stunning - especially under the deep canopy. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 210 videos of Cut-leaf beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 1100 photos of Cut-leaf beech throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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DAWN REDWOOD (METASEQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES) - NON NATIVE
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The Dawn redwood is an endangered species so additional care should be taken by owner land owners lucky enough to have them. They are native to China and were only recently discovered in 1944. Up until then they were believed to be extinct. Luckily groups of people helped to collect the seeds which were then planted throughout the world. This is a success story in itself as many tree species have gone extinct before any attempts were made to save them
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I have over 210 videos of Dawn redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 890 photos of Dawn redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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GIANT REDWOOD (SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM) - NON NATIVE
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The Giant redwood goes by many names and it is one of the most well known trees throughout the world. They are the largest tree by mass - but not the tallest - that title goes to the Coastal redwood. In Exeter there are a few Giant redwood trees and they are easy to spot. There is a medium sized one on Dix's field which is within the city centre boundary and also a slightly smaller one at Pinces Gardens. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 220 videos of Giant redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 900 photos of Giant redwood throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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GOLDEN WEEPING WILLOW (SALIX × SEPULCRALIS VAR. CHRYSOCOMA) - NON NATIVE
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There are many types of weeping willow but the Golden weeping willow really stands out especially in the spring time. Like all willows they prefer moist or wet soil but will still grow in drier soils. For this reason they are nearly always found by rivers, streams and lakes. There are three fantastic Golden weeping willows at Exe bridges which I have studied for over a year. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 770 videos of Golden weeping willow throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have 7800 photos of Golden weeping willow throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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HANDKERCHIEF TREE (DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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There are very few Handkerchief trees in Exeter which is a shame as they are particularity stunning trees. It gets in names from the way the flowers hang from the tree which are like handkerchiefs. It also goes by the name of the Dove tree, Ghost tree and the Pocket Handkerchief tree. The flowers are usually in full bloom in May. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 370 vidoes of Handkerchief tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2,100 photos of Handkerchief tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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HORNBEAM (CARPINUS BETULUS) - NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Hornbeam is a deciduous broadleaf tree native to the south of the UK, but widely planted elsewhere. It can be found easily throughout Exeter as both trees and hedges. One of the best specimens can be found in the St Thomas pleasure grounds of Exeter. It can sometimes be confused with Common beech from a distance, but when you get close up there are striking differences. Please click on the photo for more details.
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HORSE CHESTNUT (AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Horse Chestnut trees are better known as Conker trees and we have a fair few across Exeter. There is a small one at the bottom of Frog street and a large on on the Cathedral green. They are a non-native species but are well known to most people across the UK. The flowers are very striking and the conkers are often collected by kids to play with. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have 400 videos of Horse Chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2,300 photos of Horse Chestnut throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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INDIAN BEAN TREE (CATALPA BIGNONIOIDES) - NON NATIVE
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Indian bean trees are not a very common sight in Exeter which is a shame as they are very showy trees when in flower (July). There is a good sized tree in the St Thomas pleasure grounds and also two along the Alphington road opposite Sainsburys. Although they are commonly known as the Indian bean tree they do not come from India or make beans. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 450 videos of Indian bean tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3650 photos of Indian bean tree throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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ITALIAN ALDER (ALNUS CORDATA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES
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As the name suggests it is native to Italy - mainly the Southern parts. It is not as widely planted as the Common alder although it is happy with most soli types and locations. There are good sized Italian alders at the St Thomas pleasure grounds. Haven Banks and also Cowick Barton playing fields. Although it shares many charactertics of the Common alder it grows much taller and the catkins and cones are larger. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 430 videos of Italian alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 2,690 photos of Italian alder throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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GOLDEN CHAIN (LABURNUM) - NON NATIVE SPECIES
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There aren't many Laburnum trees around Exeter - at least not in public green spaces and parks. The main reason for this is all parts of the tree are poisonous. Typically you will see these lovely little trees in private gardens. As they remain a small tree throughout their life they are well suited as a feature tree in the middle of a lawn. Please click on the photo for more details.
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LARCH (JAPANESE) - [LARIX KAEMPFERI] - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Japense Larch is a very rare tree in Exeter as Larch trees are as a whole are not widely planted. Typically Larch trees are planted in large plantations and used as timber for various uses. As such it is a real treat when you come across a Larch (of any kind) across Exeter. They are a fairly fast growing tree and can reach heights of up to 50m. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 380 videos of Japanese Larch throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 4,040 photos of Japanese Larch throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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LIME (COMMON) [TILIA X EUROPAEA] - HYBRID SPECIES
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Common lime is a large deciduous tree and can grow to heights of up 45m making it the tallest broad-leaved tree in the UK. Despite the name containing the word lime it has nothing to do with the citrust fruit lime. Outside of the UK they are referred to as Linden trees. The Common lime is thought to be a natural cross between the Small-leaved Lime and the Large-leaved Lime tree. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 730 videos of Common Lime throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 10,000 photos of Common Lime throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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LIME (LARGE-LEAVED) [TILIA PLATYPHYLLOS] - NATIVE SPECIES
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Large-leaved lime is a native tree species of the UK and is widely planted across parks and green spaces. It is a deciduous tree and can reach heights of up to 40m making it one of the tallest broadleaf trees in the UK. Other common names are Broad-leaved lime, Bigleaf linden and Broadleaf linden. Of the various Lime tree species in the UK it is considered the most rare - so if you see one you're quite lucky. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 820 videos of Large-leaved Lime throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 8,700 photos of Large-leaved Lime throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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LIME (SILVER) [TILIA TOMENTOSA] - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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The Silver lime tree was introduced into the UK in 1767 and became a popular choice of tree for landscaping and green spaces. It is native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It can reach heights of up to 25m and is usually broadly pyramidal in shape. There are several cultivars of which 'Petiolaris' has a weeping nature and is sometimes called the pendent or weeping Silver lime. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 530 videos of Silver Lime throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 6,630 photos of Silver Lime throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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LONDON PLANE (PLATANUS × ACERIFOLIA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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The history of the London plane is not very clear - but they are the most numerous tree in London! They go by many names such as Maple leaved plane or Hybrid plane. As far as we know the London plane tree is a hybrid between the Oriental plane and the American plane tree. There are quite a few in Exeter and they are excellent street trees as they can survive various stresses and pollutants of urban living. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 450 videos of London plane throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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I have over 3,520 photos of London Plane throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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OAK (LUCOMBE) (QUERCUS × HISPANICA 'LUCOMBEANA' - HYBRID SPECIES
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The Lucombe oak is a very special type of oak in so many ways. It is a semi-evergreen which in itself is unusual as most trees are either deciduous or evergreen. The reason it is semi-evergreen is because it's parent trees are two very different types of oak. The Turkey oak is deciduous and the Cork oak is evergreen. This was discovered by William Lucombe who was a horticulturalist and nurseryman of Exeter. His love and study of oak trees led him to discover these natural hybrids and they were named Lucombe oak.
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I have over 1,660 photos of Lucombe oak throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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OAK (PIN) (QUERCUS PALUSTRIS - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Pin oak is native to central and North / East of America and is widely planted in the UK as an ornamental tree. It was introduced into the UK in the 1800's. There are several Pin oaks in the Princesshay shopping district as well as on the Catherdral green in Exeter. It is one of the fastest growing species of oak capable of growing up to 61cm (24 inches) per year. Although it is a fairly easy tree to grow and establish it is not tolerant of Alkaline soil.
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OAK (TURKEY) (QUERCUS CERRIS) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK
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Turkey oak is fairly uncommon throughout Exeter but there are some good sized trees in places such as Dix's field (city center) and also the gounds at St Thomas the Apostle Church. From a distance they could be mistaken for English oak but when you get close up the features are very distinct. As the name suggests it is a non-native species of the UK and was introduced in the 18th century.
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I have over 2,100 photos of Turkey oak throughout it's annual life cycle and it's a real treat to see them change throughout the seasons. Please click on the photo for more details.
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Selected photos and videos are uploaded and available at www.istockphoto.com. Typically a full 12 months of study is completed and then uploaded. To view all of the IStock material about Turkey oak please click here.
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MAIDENHAIR (GINKGO BILOBA) - NON NATIVE SPECIES OF THE UK