Gymnosperms Collection (page 5)

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchenis)
Sitka spruce tree (Picea sitchensis). This tree is the tallest sitka spruce tree in Sweden

Bristlecone pine trees (Pinus longaeva) on a mountainside. These are thought to be the oldest living organisms on Earth, with one tree found to be some 4700 years old

Juniperus communis Golden Showers
Juniper tree (Juniperus communis Golden Showers )

Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) cones. This pine originates in the Mediterranean and is grown for ornamental purposes in coastal areas

Bhutan fir (Abies densa). The black structures are the female cones

Blue spruce (Picea pungens)
Blue spruce tree (Picea pungens) and dog roses (Rosa canina). The blue spruce tree is native to western North America

Norway spruce cone. Close-up of female Norway spruce cone (Picea abies) scales

Korean fir (Abies koreana) cones and foliage

Calabrian pine (Pinus brutia)
Calabrian pine cones (Pinus brutia). Photographed in Greece, in spring

Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi)
Jeffery pine trees (Pinus jeffreyi). Photographed at around 2000 metres in eastern Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Western white pine (Pinus monticola)
Western white pine tree (Pinus monticola) and a granite boulder. Photographed in Yosemite National Park, Nevada, California, USA, in July

Growth rings of a scots pine tree (Pinus sylvestris). Growth rings are visible in a cross- section of a tree.s trunk once felled

Mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana)
Mountain hemlock tree (Tsuga mertensiana). Photographed at around 3000 metres in the Sierra Nevada, California, USA, in July

Maritime pine flower (Pinus pinaster)
Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) female flowers. This pine originates in the Mediterranean and is grown for ornamental purposes in coastal areas

Blue spruce (Picea pungens Globosa )

White spruce (Picea glauca)

Jeffrey pine and whitebark pine trees
Jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi, left) and western white pine (Pinus monticola, right). Photographed in Yosemite National Park, Nevada, California, USA, in July

Blue atlas cedar (Cedrus Glauca )
Blue atlas cedar foliage (Cedrus atlantica Glauca )

Pine tree bark (Pinus sp.). Photographed in Leckford, Hampshire, UK

Western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis)
Western juniper tree (Juniperus occidentalis). Photographed at around 3000 metres in the Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Maritime pine flowers (Pinus pinaster)
Maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) male flowers. This pine originates in the Mediterranean and is grown for ornamental purposes in coastal areas

Maritime pine cones (Pinus pinaster). This pine originates in the Mediterranean and is grown for ornamental purposes in coastal areas

White pine (Pinus strobus) cones. Photographed in Maryland, USA

Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis)
Whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis). A bald eagle is at upper left. Photographed at around 3300 metres above the Sonoran Pass, USA

Scots pine male flowers (Pinus sylvestris). Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in June

Growth rings of a tree. Cross-section through a tree trunk showing annual growth rings. Growth rings are visible in a cross-section of a tree trunk after the tree has been felled

Juniper berries (Juniperus communis)
Juniper berries (cones) of the common juniper (Juniperus communis). Juniper berries are commonly used to flavour gin. Photographed in the Lake District, Cumbria, UK

Woodpecker damage. Holes made in the bark of a fir tree by a woodpecker looking for insects

Ginkgo leaves (Ginkgo biloba)
Maidenhair tree leaves (Ginkgo biloba). Extracts from this plant are used in herbal medicine to improve blood flow to most organs and tissues of the body, particularly to the brain

Sago cycad leaf, SEM
Sago cycad leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a sago cycad (Cycas revoluta) leaf. At lower centre and left are vascular bundles (orange clusters)

Maidenhair leaf (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Maidenhair leaves (Ginkgo biloba). The leaves from the maidenhair or Ginkgo tree are used in herbal medicine to improve blood circulation

Mountain pine (Pinus mugo Mops ) in a garden border

Chamaecyparis obtusa
Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis Compacta ) in a garden border. This conifer is native to Japan

Sawara (Chamaecyparis pisifera Nana ) in a garden border. This conifer is native to Japan

Balsam fir (Abies balsamea Picolo ) in a garden border. This small conifer tree is native to North America

Pinus longaeva
Great basin bristlecone pine cones (Pinus longaeva) This species is one of a group of pines which can reach an age far greater than any other single organism known, up to nearly 5, 000 years

Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta)
Lodgepole pine tree (Pinus contorta) and Newberrys penestemon flowers (Penestemon newberryi, pink) Photographed at Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana)
Sugar pine trees (Pinus lambertiana) in a forest. Photographed near the Sierra Nevada mountain range, California, USA

Juniper berries (Juniperus californicus). Photographed in the USA

Yew leaves (Taxus baccata). The lighter green foliage is new growth

Pine (Pinus sp. )
Pine foliage (Pinus sp.)

Maidenhair tree leaf (Ginkgo biloba) with a raindrop on its surface. An extract from the leaves of this unique species of tree is commonly used in herbal medicine to improve circulation to the brain

Juniper (Juniperus Blue Carpet )
Juniper foliage (Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet )

Deodar cedar (Cedrus Golden Horizon )
Deodar cedar foliage (Cedrus deodara Golden Horizon )

Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis)
Sitka spruce foliage (Picea sitchensis)

Hinoki false cypress Nana Aurea
Hinoki false cypress foliage (Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Aurea )

Bristlecone pine. Silhouette of a bristlecone pine tree Pinus aristata at sunrise. This remarkable species lives at an altitude of 2100 to 3600 metres

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Gymnosperms, a fascinating group of plants, encompass a wide range of species that display unique characteristics and captivating beauty. Take for instance the Taxus baccata, commonly known as the Common Yew tree. Its dark green foliage and red berries add an enchanting touch to any landscape. The Ginkgo biloba, also known as the Maidenhair tree, boasts leaves that are truly remarkable. Their fan-like shape and vibrant yellow color make them stand out in any garden or park. Pine pollen grains, when observed under a light microscope, reveal intricate patterns and structures that showcase nature's artistry. Similarly, examining a pine stem at a microscopic level unveils its complex internal structure and strength. In the Lammermuir Hills of Berwickshire, Scotland stands an awe-inspiring row of Larch trees amidst flowering heather moorland. The misty sunrise adds an ethereal quality to this breathtaking scene. During winter on Vancouver Island in Canada, Western Red Cedar showcases its resilience by donning delicate frost crystals on its branches. This stunning sight is both fragile and enduring at the same time. The Irish yew Fastigiata Aureomarginata is another gem among gymnosperms with its golden-edged evergreen needles adding elegance to gardens across Ireland. Scots pine trees in Torridon create an enchanting atmosphere as they emerge from the mist during sunrise in Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. These majestic giants command attention with their towering presence. Yew berries found in Berwickshire offer not only visual appeal but also serve as important food sources for wildlife during September months when other resources may be scarce. European larch trees exhibit female cones that are both beautiful and functional; these cones play a vital role in reproduction while adding aesthetic value to Bannogue Bridge in County Down.