Betulaceae Collection (#6)

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of male catkins and leaves, Dorset, England, June

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) snow covered plantation, in late afternoon sunlight, Bialowieza N. P
Silver Birch (Betula pendula) snow covered plantation, in late afternoon sunlight, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of trunk and branches with lichens, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) forest canopy, leaves in autumn colour, Sweden

American hazelnut (Corylus americana Marsh), Betulaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1812-1837
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XL, Plate 34 by Angela Rossi Bottione, American hazelnut (Corylus americana Marsh), Betulaceae

Betulaceae Fruits of common Hazelnut Corylus avellana, illustration
Botany - Trees - Betulaceae - Fruits of common Hazelnut (Corylus avellana). Illustration

Botany, Betulaceae, Unripe aggregate fruits of Italian Alder Alnus cordata, Illustration
Botany - Betulaceae - Unripe aggregate fruits of Italian Alder (Alnus cordata), illustration

Botany, Trees, Betulaceae, leaves and flowers of Paper Birch Betula papyrifera, Illustration
Botany - Trees - Betulaceae - Leaves and flowers of Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera). Illustration

Botany, Trees, Betulaceae, European Hop-hornbeam Ostrya carpinifolia, illustration
Botany - Trees - Betulaceae - European Hop-hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia), illustration

Betulaceae - European hornbeam Carpinus betulus, illustration
Botany - Trees - Betulaceae - European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), illustration

China, Jilin, Changbai Shan or Ever-white Mountains, betula platyphylla, Asian White Birch forest, low angle view

Alder fly in Baltic amber
Alder fly, Megaloptera: Sialoidea in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Betula verrucosa, silver birch
Illustration depicting silver birch foliage from the Plate Collection of the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Hamamelis virginiana, witch hazel
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Falco tinnunculus, common ketsrel, Aviceda leuphotes, black
Large Series plate 1, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China

Betula odorata, birch
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Leaves and catkins of birch tree

Corylus avellana, hazel
One of the 36 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the North Hall at the Natural History Museum, London

Alnus glutinosa, alder tree
A mature alder tree in winter photographed by Pat Hart

Alnus glutinosa, alder
Alder trees in winter photographed by Pat Hart

Pleistocene Britain, Swanscombe waterhole
Diorama of Pleistocene (1.8 million to 11, 000 years ago) waterhole in Swanscombe, Kent, Britain, with elephant, fallow deer, rhinoceros, bear, bison, and man living in open grassland. See image 405

Carpinus betulus L. hornbeam
Sketch 36 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Betula pendula, silver birch
Photographed by Pat Hart, Summer 2003

Corylus avellana L. CXXXVI, hazel
An illustrative plate of hazel tree foliage, catkins and fruit from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

(1) lamberts nut (2, 6) chestnut (3) hazelnut (4, 4a) almond
Plate 50 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas, 1870. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum. Entitled Fruits en chaton ou a enveloppe ligneuse

Corylus avellana, cob nut
Plate 49 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Loxia leucoptera, white-winged crossbill
Plate 364 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) leaves, growing in hedgerow on farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trunks and leaves in autumn colour, Greno Woods Reserve, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, October

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of fallen leaf, on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) frond, in autumn colour, Greno Woods Reserve, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, November

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) close-up of trunk, with bark damaged by feeding sheep, Wales, february

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) avenue, lining track through forest, Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Nantcarn Valley, Caerphilly, South Wales, june

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of male catkins, covered with frost in snow covered hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) coppiced stool with new growth, in river valley fen, Great Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) close-up of bark, growing in upland woodland, England, april

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) leaves, growing beside pond, Stowmarket, Suffolk, England, october

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) gnarled trunk of old tree, Norfolk, England, july

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of bark, Grove Farm Reserve, Thurston, Suffolk, England, november

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) trunk, growing in alder carr wet woodland habitat, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) lateral growth of fallen trunk, in snow covered woodland habitat at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland habitat with pathway in mist, Merrals Shaw, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) and Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) habit, growing from crevice in limestone pavement habitat, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England, june

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) close-up of multiple trunks, growing in alder carr wet woodland, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

Silver Birch Winter Silver Birch at Bradfield Woods - Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) close-up of coppiced and re-grown trunks in snow, New York, U. S. A. december
Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) close-up of coppiced and re-grown trunks in snow, New York, U.S.A. december

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) close-up of leaves, Askham Bog, North Yorkshire, England, july

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Combs Wood Reserve, Combs Ford, Suffolk, England, april

Oriental Hornbeam (Carpinus orientalis) close-up of leaves and fruit, Bulgaria, may

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"Exploring the Beauty of Betulaceae: A Journey through Scottish Pine Forests and National Nature Reserves" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Betulaceae, a diverse family of trees that includes the majestic Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, commonly known as alder. As you wander through the stunning Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, be captivated by the vibrant hues of Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trees adorned in their autumn glory. In Dorset, UK, witness nature's awakening as Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) leaves unfurl during springtime. The lush greenery creates a picturesque scene that is sure to take your breath away. Meanwhile, marvel at the elegance of Common Alder trees (Alnus glutinosa), standing tall with their distinctive bark and delicate foliage. As autumn arrives, prepare to be mesmerized by Downy birch (Betula pubescens) as it undergoes a breathtaking transformation into an array of captivating colors. These radiant displays can be found alongside ancient pollard Hornbeam trees in Hatfield Forest, Essex—a testament to nature's enduring beauty. Embark on a tranquil journey along footpaths meandering through Hazel woodland in Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. In November, this serene landscape becomes even more magical when bathed in warm autumnal tones. Nearby country lanes wind their way amidst beech and hazel woodlands near Nailsworth—nature's own masterpiece painted across the countryside. Finally, venture towards Boardman Tree Farm near Irrigon where Hybrid Poplar tree plantations flourish during fall. Witness firsthand how these magnificent Populs sp. , with their golden foliage dancing against clear blue skies create an awe-inspiring sight that will leave you speechless. Join us on this extraordinary expedition exploring Betulaceae—the epitome of natural wonderment and tranquility found in the heart of Scotland, England, and beyond.