The Hazel Tree

The Hazel Tree

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  • The Fortingall Yew: symbol of eternity

    March 26, 2014 /

    This yew tree in a Perthshire churchyard may be 5,000 years old: it's astounding to think how much human history it has witnessed in its lifetime.

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  • The primrose: herald of spring

    March 6, 2014 /

    In March, the sweet yellow heads of primroses start to appear in the hedgerows. As one of the first signs of spring, they make a heartwarming sight!

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    Winter trees in Glen Roy

    December 17, 2025

    Sycamore: colonist or custodian?

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    Heath spotted-orchid

    June 14, 2012
  • The Scots pine: keeper of the forest

    February 12, 2014 /

    Continuing my series on British trees, we're heading up into the Highlands to stand beneath a beautiful Scots pine...

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    The ivy green

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    The majesty of the beech

    April 16, 2013
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