Fagales Collection

Dark Hedges, an avenue of Beech trees, Bregagh Road near Armoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Europe

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

Quercus suber, cork oak
Plate 35 from `Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871. Originally called Chene liege in this publication the Cork Oak tree is now know by the name (Quercus suber)

Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK. The second largest Beech tree in England. November 2015

Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, alder
An illustration of alder tree fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Falco sparverius, American kestrel
Plate 142 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Caprimulgus vociferus, whip-poor-will
Plate 82 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

Hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) ancient pollards, Hatfield Forest, Essex, England, UK, October

English oak tree (Quercus robur) in field, with early spring growth, Gloucestershire, UK, May

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves in spring. Dorset, UK May

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trees in autumn colour, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunset, Monmouthshire Wales UK, March

English oak tree (Quercus robur) woodland in autumn colours, Kellerwald, Hesse, Germany, November

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) woodland in spring, at dawn, Peak District National Park, Cheshire, UK, May

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Buckholt Wood is a beech (Fagus sylvatica) wood and part of the Cotwolds Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve, on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds near Birdlip, Gloucestershire

Early morning, beech-lined alley in Gasse near Gmund on Tegersee Lake, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Corvus brachyrhynchos, American crow
Plate 156 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Juglands nigra, black walnut
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI, alder
An illustration of an alder tree, fruit and foliage from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Carpinus betulus, hornbeam
Sketch 244 from the Ehret Collection of Sketches (unbound) by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Quercus, oak
Plate 21 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Melanerpes erythrocephalus, red-headed woodpecker
Plate 20, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

Quercus in amber
A male oak tree flower in Baltic amber with a length of 3.7 mm and dating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule page 29 figure 86

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Oak tree (Quercus robur) silhouetted against night sky with stars, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, UK. December

Ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica), Lineover Wood, Gloucestershire UK. The second largest Beech tree in England in foreground. November 2015

English oak tree (Quercus robur) standing in a formerly farmed meadow with many flowering Meadow buttercups (Ranunculus acris) surrounded by mature hedgerows

Oak tree (Quercus robur) in winter mist, parkland, Herefordshire Plateau, England, February

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest, view into canopy from below. Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium. April 2019

Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Milborne Wick, Somerset, England, UK, November

Beech trees (Fagus sylvaticus) and pond in autumn, Waggoners Wells, Surrey, England, UK, October

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

Autumnal beech trees ((Fagus sylvatica) at Bolderwood, The New Forest, Hampshire, UK. November

Ancient oak tree (Quercus robur), Marsland Mouth, Devon Wildlife Trust, Devon, UK. April 2017

Low angle view of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on a dead Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Birch tree (Betula sp) next to waterfall, Iceland. Runner-Up in the Plants category of the International OasisPhotoContest 2018

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) males fighting on oak tree branch, Elbe, Germany, June

Pollarded European / Common beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) trees covered in snow, Hohneck, Vosges, France, January

Red oak (Quercus rubra) low angle view of trees, New Brunswick, Canada, May

English (Quercus robur) in field with Purple moor-grass (Molinea caerulea) with moon, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium, March

Acrobat ant (Crematogaster sp) tending aphids on white oak (Quercus sp) Washington State Park, Pennsylvania, USA September

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) fallen oak leaf and acorns on moss, Highlands, Scotland, October

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at night with circle of star trails, Brecon Beacons Wales, UK. December 2016

Black and white image of English oak tree (Quercus robur) with long exposure of wind blown clouds, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, September 2017

Long eared owl (Asio otus) in flight, taking off from oak tree snag. Niedersechsische Elbtalaue Biosphere Reserve, Elbe Valley, Lower Saxony, Germany

Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) growing on dead Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. October

RF - Oak (Quercus robur) acorns in autumn, England, UK, August

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"Fagales: A Tapestry of Majestic Trees and Enchanting Forests" Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Fagales, a diverse order of trees that grace our planet with their grandeur. Journey through the enchanting Scottish Pine Forest, where towering pines create a serene haven amidst nature's embrace. Step into Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, and be transported back in time as ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall, whispering tales of centuries gone by. Their gnarled trunks and vibrant foliage paint a picture of resilience and wisdom. Venture to Bregagh Road near Armoy in Northern Ireland, where the Dark Hedges form an ethereal avenue adorned with majestic Beech trees. As sunlight filters through their intertwined branches, an otherworldly atmosphere is created - truly a sight to behold. Discover Quercus suber, the cork oak tree native to Europe. These remarkable giants not only provide us with cork but also offer shelter for countless species like the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) and the melodic whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus). Inhabiting wetlands across Europe is Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4 or simply alder. Its elegant presence adds charm to these landscapes while providing vital habitats for various aquatic creatures. Witness nature's artistry as Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trees don their autumnal hues at Craigellachie National Nature Reserve. The golden leaves dance against the backdrop of clear blue skies - a true spectacle for all who wander here. Glimpse early spring growth as English oak trees (Quercus robur) awaken from their slumber in Gloucestershire fields. Tender buds unfurl into lush greenery, signifying new beginnings and rejuvenation.