Tag: tree

Sycamore / Spring / Edible Sycamore is a large deciduous, broad-leaved tree, it is native to Central Europe and Western Asia and is thought to have been introduced to the UK in the 1500’s. Common Names Sycamore, Sycamore maple Botanical Name Acer pseudoplatanus    Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –…

Spruce / All year round / Edible Spruce is a naturalised, fast-growing, evergreen tree. Common Names       UK spruce, Norway spruce Botanical Name Picea abies Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Pinales Family – Pinaceae Physical Characteristics for Spruce Leaves The needles are stiff and sharp and grow individually, around…

Lilac / Spring / Summer / Edible Common Names Lilac flower, sweet lilac Botanical Name Syringa vulgaris and other species Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Lamiales  Family – Oleaceae Physical Characteristics This is a deciduous shrub that blooms in spring with cones of wonderfully fragrant flowers. It can grow…

Scots Pine / All Year Round / Edible Common Names Scots Pine, Scots fir, European redwood Botanical Name Pinus Sylvestris Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Pinales Family – Pinaceae Physical Characteristics for Scots Pine A tall, evergreen tree (up to 30m) with a flat or domed top. One…

Botanical Name Fraxinus excelsior Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Lamiales Family – Oleaceae Genus – Fraxinus Known Hazards None known.  Could be Confused with Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) or Elder (Sambucus nigra) but elder has fewer leaflets, spongy bark and an off putting musty smell when the leaves are…

Common Lime / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Edible Common Names Common lime, European Lime, Linden. Botanical Name Tilia x Europaea Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order – Malvales Family – Malvaceae Physical Characteristics for Lime  Stems/Bark Young trees have grey/brown smooth bark which becomes more gnarled over time. Suckers…

Hazel / Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter / Edible Common Names Hazel Botanical Name Corylus avellana Scientific Classification Kingdom – Plantae Order –Fagales  Family – Betulaceae Physical Characteristics for Hazel The Common Hazel is typically found as a shrub reaching 2-8m tall where it’s coppiced, however when it’s…