Tree name trail
The Tree name trail is an identification guide to 34 of the commonest trees found in Great Britain and Ireland.
- Follow the simple yes/no flow chart using leaf shape to identify trees
- Guide covers both conifers and broadleaved trees
Can you tell apart Maple and Sycamore? Beech and Hornbeam? Pine, Cedar, Spruce and Fir? If you are feeling rusty on your tree identification skills, our Tree name trail will help!
Straightforward questions will quickly guide you to the right answers. Concise accompanying text describes the features of each tree, including leaf shape, flowers, bark, fruits and seeds, habitat, origin, and commercial use.
You don’t need to be an expert to use this guide. Even as a beginner, you should be able to identify many of the common trees in your area. But don’t stop at just finding the name. The guide also explains how different types of trees benefit us in various ways. By learning to recognise local trees, you can uncover fascinating facts about them and be inspired to help protect and conserve our woodlands in the future.
Field Studies Council worked with the Forestry Commission to produce the Tree name trail.
