Alder or Alnus glutinosa is a tree native to the UK, which can be found across most of Europe.There are many other varieties but this particular species is the only one native to the UK.

Common Ash or Fraxinus excelsior is native to the UK. It is part of the family Oleaceae which Olive and Lilac trees also belong to. They can live for well in excess of 400 years.

Common Hawthorn or Crataegus monogyna is native to the UK and is a popular hedge tree. It lines many a motorway and country road, its blooms colouring hedgerows white in May and red with its berries in Autumn.

English Yew or Taxus baccata is one of the UK’s three native conifers and is commonly found in churchyards. They can grow to be extremely old, in fact, the oldest tree in the UK is an English Yew which is thought to be up to 3000 years old.

Fly Agaric or Amanita muscaria is famous for its bright red and white spotted cap, commonly depicted throughout popular culture, such as in the game ‘Super Mario’ and in ‘Alice in Wonderland’.