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Examples of Native British Woodland Trees, Shrubs and Climbers

Common Name

Latin Name

Alder Alnus glutinosa
Alder Buckthorn Frangula alnus
Ash Fraxinus excelsior
Aspen Populus tremula
Barberry Berberis vulgaris
Beech Fagus sylvatica
Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus
Birch, Silver and Downy Betula pendula and B. pubescens
Bird Cherry Prunus padus
Blackthorn Prunus spinosa
Box Buxus sempervirens
Broom Sarothamnus scoparius
Bramble Rubus fruticosus agg.
Buckthorn Rhamnus catharticus
Butcher's Broom Ruscus aculeatus
Clematis Clematis vitalba
Cowberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Crab Apple Malus sylvestris
Currant (Red and Black) Ribes spp.
Dogwood Thelycrania sanguinea
Elder Sambucus nigra
Elm Ulmus spp.
Gean, Wild Cherry Prunus avium
Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa
Gorse, Whin Ulex spp.
Guelder Rose Viburnum opulus
Hawthorn Crataegus spp.
Hazel Corylus avellana
Heathers Erica spp., Calluna vulgaris
Holly Ilex aquifolium
Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum
Hornbeam Carpinus betulus
Ivy Hedera helix
Juniper Juniperus communis
Lime Tilia spp.
Maple, Common or Field Acer campestre
Oak Quercus spp.
Poplar Populus spp.
Privet Ligustrum vulgare
Raspberry Rubus idaeus
Rose Rosa spp.
Rowan Sorbus aucuparia
Scots Pine Pinus sylvestris
Spindle Tree Euonymus europaeus
Spurge Laurel Daphne laureola
Tutsan Hypericum androsaemum
Wayfaring Tree Viburnum lantana
Whitebeam Sorbus aria agg.
Wild Service Tree Sorbus torminalis
Willows Salix spp.
Yew Taxus baccata

 

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