more on trees and leaves (part 1)

Trees that lose their leaves (Part 1)

The leaves of some trees turn red, orange or yellow in autumn and then drop off. In the cold, dark winter months the tree stops growing, but in the spring new green leaves appear. Trees that do this are called deciduous.

1. Wild cheery:

In spring this tree is covered by gorgeous white or pink blossom. Birds love to eat its bright red fruits.

2. Weeping willow

This tree is named for its long, trailing branches. Willows grow best in damp places beside ponds, lakes or rivers.

3. Japanese maple

This pretty tree has delicate leaves that go red- brown or purple in autumn. Sometimes it is grown in pots.

4. Mountain ash

People love this tree for its red berries which brighten up gloomy winter days. Another name for it is the rowan tree.

5. Laburnum

Bright yellow flowers cover this tree in late spring and summer. All parts of the tree are poisonous

6. White poplar

Look closely at this tree's leaves. Underneath, they are covered in tiny white hairs. Poplar grow fast and some types become very tall

7. Sycamore

A sycamore leaf is divided into five parts. Each part has several spiky tips.

8. Sweet chestnut

This tree bears strings of fuzzy, creamy- white tubes called catkins. These become tasty nuts protected by prickly cases.

9. Red maple

Maple trees are famous for their spectacular autumn colors. Their hard, white wood is used to make furniture.

10. Hawthorn

The hawthorn has thorny branches and small leaves. It produce white blossom in spring and shiny red berries in autumn.

11. European larch

Larches turn gloden in autumn and are bare in winter. Their leaves are likely thin, sharp needles. They grow in mountainous area.

12. English oak

An oak leaf is dark green with a wavy edge. Oak trees are common across much of Europe, and can be up to 1,000 years old.

13. Copper beach

This magnificient tree is often found in parks and large gardens. Its leaves are deep purple. Some people trim it to form a bushy hedge.

14. Hazel

The hazel's long flower called catkins. They hang down from twigs like yellow furry fingers. Hazel trees are quite small and often grow in thick clump.

15. Horse chestnut

This big tree sprouts clusters of tall, white flowers in spring. Its seeds are the nuts we call "conkers".

16. Silver birch

Lovely siver- white bark gives this tree its name. In spring it grows droopy pale yellow catkins called lamb tails.