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Which British native tree would you most want guarding your local patch?
From ancient oaks to whispering willows, our native trees shape the landscape and our sense of place. Which one would you most want standing tall near home?
Put the items in your preferred order.
A
English Oak
Home to more wildlife than any other native tree, the oak is a national icon supporting hundreds of insect species and countless birds. A true British heavyweight.
B
Silver Birch
With its papery white bark and trembling leaves, the silver birch brings light and movement to any landscape. Tough, graceful and quietly beautiful.
C
Scots Pine
Britain's only native pine, with rust-red bark and a windswept crown that defines the Caledonian forest. A survivor that feels wilder than the rest.
D
Rowan
Said to ward off witches and bursting with scarlet berries in autumn, the rowan is small but mighty. A feast for blackbirds and a charm against bad luck.
E
Beech
Towering smooth-barked beeches form some of Britain's most atmospheric woodlands, glowing copper in autumn and casting deep green shade in summer.
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