Tree Identification Archives - Tortworth Arboretum

Meet the birch tree: peeling bark and woodland regeneration

With its silver-white bark and fluttering leaves, the birch tree is often one of the first to catch the eye...

The secret life of moss and lichen

Even in the quietest corners of the woodland, life is unfolding. Mosses and lichens may seem small and unremarkable, but they are vital to the health of the forest.

Uncovering an arboretum’s forgotten past

This year there has been a new sound in the arboretum. Amongst the usual bird song and leaves swaying in...

Winter buds at the arboretum

Over the last few months we have been looking at some of the interesting buds and flowers found on the...

Tree Identification – Top Tips

This article is part of a new series of posts about tree identification. A journey that often begins with the...

Native Trees, a seasonal exploration

Welcome to Native Trees, a new course across spring and summer 2020 which will introduce you to five of our...

Tony Titchen’s Tortworth Tree Talk

Tony Titchen shares his knowledge of the trees at Tortworth.