Ancient Tree Collection

Hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus) ancient pollards, Hatfield Forest, Essex, England, UK, October

Buckholt Wood is a beech (Fagus sylvatica) wood and part of the Cotwolds Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve, on the scarp slope of the Cotswolds near Birdlip, Gloucestershire

Birch tree (Betula sp) next to waterfall, Iceland. Runner-Up in the Plants category of the International OasisPhotoContest 2018

Ancient Laurel forest / Laurisilva UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maderia

Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) covered in moss, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Andalusia, southern Spain, November

Wistmans Wood, forest of Pedunculate oaks (Quercus robur) on Dartmoor in Devon, England, UK, November

Wistmans Wood, forest of Pedunculate oaks (Quercus robur) on Dartmoor in Devon, England, UK, November

Birds nest orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) growing in Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, UK, June. It has no chlorophyll and is entirely dependent on fungi in the soil for its nutrition

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) mature tree in winter, Paxton House Estate, Berwickshire, Scotland, December

Centuries old English oak / pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) in late summer / autumn, Denmark. September 2018

RF - Laurel forest / Laurisilva. Ancient evergreen hardwood trees. Madiera. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Country lane lined with 200 year old sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa) covered in snow during snowfall in winter, Belgium, January

Ancient Laurel forest / Laurisilva with epiphytic ferns on trees UNESCO World Heritage Site, Maderia

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on an old giant gnarled Oak tree. Highlands, Scotland, UK, January

The Grootboom baobab tree in Bushman country near Tsumkwe. This ancient tree has a circumference of over 30 metres and will be more than one thousand years old

Paintings Ancient Masters Ancient Tree 1598-1652
Paintings after Ancient Masters: An Ancient Tree, 1598-1652. Chen Hongshou (Chinese, 1598/99-1652). Album leaf, ink and color on silk; overall: 30.2 x 26.7 cm (11 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.)

A gnarled baobab tree grows among rocks at Kubu Island on the edge of the Sowa Pan. This pan is the eastern of two huge salt pans comprising the immense Makgadikgadi region of the Northern Kalahari _

Hethel Old Thorn Nature Reserve C016 / 8757
Hethel Old Thorn, photographed in May 2013. This ancient hawthorn ( Crataegus monogyna ) is the sole inhabitant of one of the smallest nature reserves in the UK

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Majestic Ancient Trees" Buckholt Wood, nestled within the Cotswolds Commons, boasts a breathtaking display of beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) that have stood tall for centuries. Hatfield Forest in Essex, England is home to ancient pollarded hornbeam trees (Carpinus betulus), their twisted branches telling stories of bygone eras. In Iceland, a birch tree (Betula sp) gracefully stands next to a mesmerizing waterfall, showcasing nature's harmonious beauty. Wistmans Wood on Dartmoor in Devon takes us back in time with its enchanting forest of pedunculate oaks (Quercus robur), evoking an otherworldly atmosphere. Amidst the lushness of Buckholt Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, delicate birds nest orchids (Neottia nidus-avis) find solace and thrive among ancient trees. Winter unveils the true magnificence of mature beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) at Paxton House Estate in Berwickshire; their bare branches reaching towards the sky like intricate sculptures. The Portuguese oak tree (Quercus faginea) adorned with moss stands as a testament to resilience and timelessness within Los Alcornocales Natural Park. A picturesque country lane becomes even more magical as it is lined with 200-year-old sweet chestnut trees (Castanea sativa), whispering tales from generations past. Returning to Wistmans Wood on Dartmoor reveals yet another wonder - an ancient forest dominated by majestic pedunculate oaks (Quercus robur); nature's masterpiece preserved over centuries. UNESCO World Heritage site showcases an awe-inspiring sight - an ancient laurel forest or Laurisilva adorned with epiphytic ferns, a living testament to the Earth's rich history.