Coniferae Collection

The Senate Group of Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees on the Congress Trail in Sequoia National Park, California, USA

Scottish Pine Forest poster with captions by Barbara Nicholson made for a printed wallchart. Signed B.EN, wallchart EB13, printed by Westerham Press, England

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Pinus strobus L. Weymouth or white pine

Juniperus communis, juniper
Plate 53 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Larch Fir
Plate 14 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Bombycilla cedrorum, cedar waxwing
Plate 43 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Yew berry (Taxus baccata), Nottinghamshire, UK. October

Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March 2017

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at dawn with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Western red cedar tree (Thuja plicata) detail of bark, The Big Tree Trail, Meares Island, Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Track through fir forest in autumn, Vosges mountain, France, October

Black Bear (Ursus americanus) sleeping in a Sitka Spruce tree (Picea sitchensis) alongside Anan Creek, Alaska, July

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in background, Monadhliath Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Aegithalos caudatus, long-tailed tit
Plate 28 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pinus wallichiana, pine tree
Plate 848 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pinus sylvestris, scotch fir
Plate 15 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Loxia pytyopsittacus, parrot crossbill
Plate 46 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Parus bicolor, tufted titmouse
Plate 39 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) in Douglas-fir forest (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Oregon, USA, June

Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp. ). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon
Hybrid Poplar tree plantation in autumn (Populs sp.). Boardman Tree Farm, near Irrigon, Oregon, USA. October

Ancient Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) amongst flowering Common heather / Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rothiemurchus Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Norfolk Island pine trees (Araucaria heterophylla) near lagoon with Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower in the background, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Conifer trees in mist at Alpe de Lerosa, Dolomite Mountains, Belluno Province, Veneto, Italy, September 2015

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forest with Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) ground flora in autumn, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Lodgepole pine cones (Pinus contorta), Teton County, Wyoming, USA. May

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, September 2014

Aurora Borealis over snowy pine forest, Finland. February 2011

Trunks of giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) Sequoia National Park, California, USA, November 2012

Small island with a pine tree in the first rays of sunlight on a misty morning, Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen Reserve, Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, January

Track / path running through snow covered Larch (Larix sp) forest in winter, Vosges, France, December

Guadalupe cypress trees (Cupressus guadalupensis) surrounded by fog, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, March. Endangered species

Guadalupe cypress (Cupressus guadalupensis), IUCN Redlist Endangered, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, April

Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) tree in forest at night, view towards canopy and sky. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California, USA. October 2013

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) landing at its nest in a Bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum) draped with epiphytic Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides). Blue Cypress Lake, Florida, USA. April

Natural basin in Oro Bay with the New Caledonia pines (Araucaria columnaris) that gave the name to the island, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Moss-covered Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) and sword fern (Polystichum munitum) in the Hoh Rain Forest, Olympic National Park, Washington, USA, June

Pine trees in their landscape emerging from the clouds and mist, Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, Vosges, France, October

Alpine ibex (Capra ibex) on a mountain side in autumn with European larch tree (Larix decidua) trees in the back the Alps, Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy. November

Pine tree (Pinus sp) in winter, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA, January

Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) and flowering heather moorland at sunrise, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, August 2016

Strangler fig (Ficus sp) growing over Hoop Pine tree(Araucaria cunninghamii) with branches knotting round each other, Morans Falls Track, Green Mountains

Scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris) at dawn, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, October 2013

Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) on island in wetlands, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) collecting, Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) cones, Montana, USA

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Coniferae, also known as the conifer family, encompasses a diverse array of majestic trees that grace our landscapes with their timeless beauty. Picture yourself standing in the midst of a Scottish Pine Forest, where the towering Scots pine trees stand tall and proud. As the sun begins to rise, their reflection dances upon the tranquil surface of Loch Maree, creating an ethereal scene framed by the imposing presence of Slioch in the background. Among these conifers is Pinus strobus L. , commonly referred to as Weymouth or white pine. Its elegant branches stretch towards the heavens, offering shelter and solace to countless creatures. Juniperus communis adds its own touch of charm with its delicate foliage and aromatic berries that hold secrets within. Venturing further into this enchanting realm, you may stumble upon Larch Fir forests adorned in vibrant autumn hues. The track through these woods leads you on a journey through time itself, whispering stories from centuries past. In different corners of our world lies another member of this remarkable family - Bombycilla cedrorum or cedar waxwing. With its sleek plumage and crested head, it graces us with its presence amidst nature's grandeur. Gazing upwards at nightfall reveals a celestial spectacle above Glenfeshie in Cairngorms National Park – star trails painting mesmerizing patterns across an ink-black canvas while Scots pine woodlands provide an earthly contrast below. Traveling afar brings us to Vosges mountain in France during October when fir forests transform into fiery tapestries underfoot. Each step along this track echoes with whispers carried by crisp autumn breezes. The Western red cedar tree stands proudly on Meares Island's Big Tree Trail; its bark tells tales etched over centuries gone by. Meanwhile, male catkins release pollen from Cedrus sp. , better known as Cedar trees found throughout Surrey England’s countryside – a testament to nature's intricate dance of life.