Fagales Collection (page 7)

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

Beech -Fagus sylvatica- on a pasture in fog and snow, winter, Mt. Schauinsland, Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Gall of the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp or Asian Chestnust Gall Wasp -Dryocosmus kuriphilus-, Switzerland

Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima) shown in summer and winter

English oak (Quercus robur) C016 / 6091
English oak (Quercus robur). Decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Acorns (Quercus sp. ) C016 / 5983
Acorns and oak leaves (Quercus sp.)

Black oak (Quercus tinctoria) C016 / 5916
Black oak (Quercus tinctoria). One of the 162 decorative panels depicting flora that form the ceiling of the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Petrified oak, tree trunk fossil C016 / 4913
Petrified oak. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of an oak tree (Quercus sp.). This specimen is approximately 33 centimetres across

Eucalyptus obliqua, Australian oak holotype specimen

Quercus, pollard oak
Plate 22 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

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

Quercus tinctoria, black oak

Neanura ?muscorum, plant mould
A magnifiied image of oak leaf mould. Specimen originates from Horstead, Norwich

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

Quercus robur, oak tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Castanea sativa, sweet chestnut tree
Plate from Pomona Italiana Vol 2, 1839 by Giorgio Galisio. Illustration entitled Castagna Marona

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

Euplectes orix, southern red bishop
Ff. 152. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Loxia orix and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Lullula arborea, woodlark
Plate 16 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Quercus rober niger, oak tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Juglands regia, English walnut
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Grevillea banksii, red silky oak
Plate 132 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

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

Quercus robur, oak
Oak leaves growing in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. May 2003

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

Cameraria ohridella, horse chestnut leafminer

Casuarina sp. ironwood tree and Pandanus sp. screw pine tr
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Casuarina equisetifolia, ironwood
Painting 254 by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage, 1772-1775

Castanea, chestnut
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection at the NHM, London

Food chains
Illustration from Nature at Work 1978, NHM. Food chains in an oak woodland and on the seashore

Geothlypis trichas, common yellowthroat
Plate 24 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Quiscalus major, boat-tailed grackle
Plate 187 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Dioon edule, chestnut dioon
A watercolour illustration of the cones belonging to a male chestnut dioon (Dioon edule). Original artwork part of the James Yates (1789-1871) collection presented by the Linnean Society, 1914

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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.