Fagales Collection (page 6)

Female parasitic wasp
A female parasitic wasp inspecting an oak apple which she will pierce with her ovipositor to lay her eggs

Beech leaves (Fagus sylvatica) in autumn, Wiltshire, UK, September

Moreton Bay chestnut seed pod
Castanospermum australe, Moreton Bay chestnut seed pod collected in Queensland, Australia in 1909 Date: 1909

Old Cork Oak -Quercus suber-, cork oak forest near Tizarella, Bois de Tizzarella, Asco Valley, Haute Corse, Corsica, France

European Beech or Common Beech forest -Fagus sylvatica-, in spring, Hainich National Park, near Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany

Sweet chestnut, 19th century illustration
Illustration of sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) fruits and nuts. Plate from Pomona Italiana, Vol 2 (1839) by Giorgio Galisio

Fagus sylvatica, European beech
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Beech tree foliage

Turnera ulmifolia var. angustifolia, yellow alder
Drawing by J.S. Miller [pl. 269]. Image used in The Chelsea Gardener Philip Miller (1990) by Hazel Le Rougetel, plate 8

Nothofagus betuloides
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Betula antarctica

Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima)

Nothofagus antarctica tree on white background
Nothofagus antarctica is a deciduous tree or shrub native to southern Chile and Argentina where it grows mainly in the diminishing temperate rainforest

Windbent beech on Mt. Schauinsland, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Illuminated Beech (Fagus) leaves on a branch, Wohldorf Forest, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Brightly lit canopy of a Beech (Fagus), Wohldorf Forest, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Galls of the Gall Midge (Mikiola fagi) on leaves of Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

Snow-covered beeches on Mt. Schauinsland, Southern Black Forest, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Beech trees (Fagus) in autumn, Tschengla, Vorarlberg, Austria, Europe

Old beech tree in the Wienerwald or Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Chestnut (Castanea sativa), leaves and seeds

Beech leaves in autumn

Beech forest in winter, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Common beeches (Fagus sylvatica), sunrise in a beech forest in autumn, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Sessile or Durmast Oak -Quercus petraea, Quercus sessilis-, unripe acorn on tree, Neunkirchen, Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

English Oak -Quercus robur-, twig with acorns and leaves, Neunkirchen in Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

European beech -Fagus sylvatica- in the mist, Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Beech forest -Fagus sylvatica-, Sonsbeck, Lower Rhine region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Common beeches -Fagus sylvatica- in autumn, Lower Rhine region, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Deerstand underneath the colourful autumn leaves of a beech -Fagus sylvatica-, Unterallgaeu, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hornbeam -Carpinus betulus-, first frost, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Beech trees in the fresh snow in the morning light, Schauinsland mountain near Freiburg, Black Forest mountain range, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

European beech forest in spring, European Beech or Common Beech -Fagus sylvatica- with a lot of dead wood, Hainich National Park, Thuringia, Germany

European beech forest in spring, beeches -Fagus sylvatica- with a lot of dead wood, Hainich National Park, Thuringia, Germany

Forest track in spring, beech trees -Fagus sylvatica-, Swabian Alp, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Freshly fallen snow in spring, beech trees with fresh green leaves, Mt Kandel, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Spring meadow with snow near St. Peter, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

English Oak or Pedunculate Oak -Quercus robur, Quercus petraea- surrounded by autumnal fog, Lindenberg, Horben, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, Europe

European Beeches -Fagus sylvatica- on lake Hinterer Langbathsee in autumn, Ebensee, Salzkammergut region, Upper Austria, Austria, Europe

Autumn leaves of a Hop Hornbeam -Ostrya carpinifolia- in Markt Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Dead European Beech or Common Beech -Fagus sylvatica- with Tinder Fungus, Hoof Fungus or Tinder Conk -Fomes fomentarius- in a beech forest in autumn, Hainich National Park, Thuringia, Germany

Southern Beech -Nothofagus- with a branched root system, Puyehue National Park, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Oak -Quercus sp. - in the snow, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Oak -Quercus sp.- in the snow, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Landscape at sunrise in winter, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Black Alders -Alnus glutinosa- with spring foliage, Beerbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Pedunculate Oak -Quercus robur-, flowering, male inflorescence, Thuringia, Germany

Cork oak -Quercus suber-, Serra de Monchique, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Cork oak -Quercus suber-, Algarve, Portugal

Decaying Beech -Fagus sylvatica- in autumn forest, primeval forest Sababurg, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

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"Fagales: A Tapestry of Majestic Trees and Enchanting Forests" Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Fagales, a diverse order of trees that grace our planet with their grandeur. Journey through the enchanting Scottish Pine Forest, where towering pines create a serene haven amidst nature's embrace. Step into Lineover Wood in Gloucestershire, UK, and be transported back in time as ancient Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) stand tall, whispering tales of centuries gone by. Their gnarled trunks and vibrant foliage paint a picture of resilience and wisdom. Venture to Bregagh Road near Armoy in Northern Ireland, where the Dark Hedges form an ethereal avenue adorned with majestic Beech trees. As sunlight filters through their intertwined branches, an otherworldly atmosphere is created - truly a sight to behold. Discover Quercus suber, the cork oak tree native to Europe. These remarkable giants not only provide us with cork but also offer shelter for countless species like the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) and the melodic whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus). Inhabiting wetlands across Europe is Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4 or simply alder. Its elegant presence adds charm to these landscapes while providing vital habitats for various aquatic creatures. Witness nature's artistry as Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trees don their autumnal hues at Craigellachie National Nature Reserve. The golden leaves dance against the backdrop of clear blue skies - a true spectacle for all who wander here. Glimpse early spring growth as English oak trees (Quercus robur) awaken from their slumber in Gloucestershire fields. Tender buds unfurl into lush greenery, signifying new beginnings and rejuvenation.