IDENTIFIER Tree buds

Can you tell your hornbeam from your hazel? Trouble twigging your ash from your oak? Nip any doubts in the bud thanks to our handy guide.

Dog rose Buds begin to show in early March, cheering the dog-end of winter. Hedge your bets you’ll find their spiny stems in… well, hedges. London plane Planes overhead, if you live in the capital where they’re the most common tree. Buds shaped like an aeroplane’s nose and just as shiny to boot. Hazel A tale of two buds: the male catkins – a welcome sight over winter – have plump green buds, and the female flower, much smaller red buds. Hornbeam Long and hairy buds, nestled against a wavy twig – this one should have you beaming, as you can start spotting budburst from early February. Common oak The mighty oak’s leaves from clustered, pointed buds grow. Less commonly known: they’re fodder for purple hairstreak caterpillars, too. Wild cherries Found in clusters on short spurs, thank wild cherries a bunch…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2024

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