Trees

Historic England scientists have confirmed the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, felled in 2023, was more than a century old

Trees are on the move. While they are not exactly uprooting themselves, they are showing remarkable resilience to climate change and shifting their ranges.

Whether for wildfire dodging or sucking up moisture, growing underground is a clever tactic for trees in remote savannahs and sandy environments.

Amber is fossilised resin that can preserve the structures of small creatures, but, sadly, can’t bring back the dinosaurs.

The world's most poisonous tree must rely on tides and currents to disperse its fruits.

Old and gnarled, yew trees are a familiar tree in our landscape and are often associated with churchyards. Our expert guide explores this native tree.

The discovery offers new hope in the fight against the deadly fungus that is threatening the survival of ash trees across Europe.

From tropical terrors to coniferous killers – here are some tree species you might want to avoid the next time you’re walking in the woods.

Meet some of the weirdest and oddest trees on the planet

A new study carried out in Italy's Dolomite Mountains provides further evidence that trees are capable of complex communication, say researchers.

Ecologist Professor Hugh Safford was walking in California's High Sierra when he stumbled across a truly unlikely thing.

75,000 native tree seeds have been dropped by drones in Bodmin in an initiative that may prove to be vital in protecting temperate rainforests.

Researchers say the large invasive mammals pose a threat to endangered monkey puzzle trees, as well as other wildlife in the Patagonian Andes.

The researchers discovered that there are roughly 100 trees for every person living in China.

Why the eucalyptus tree is a multicoloured piece of art

Scientists have solved the puzzle behind the origin, evolution and worldwide dispersal of the extraordinary baobab tree, according to a new study.

There's a walking tree? Stuart Blackman investigates a tree that is said to be able to move

There is some debate surrounding the world's oldest tree. Here's why

Did you know the tallest tree species in the world can grow to more than 100 metres? Learn all about them

Is ivy good or bad for trees? Phil Gates explains

Crown shyness is when one canopy of tree branches avoids touching another's canopy. Phil Gates explains more

Intrigued by a jelly-like substance covering a tree? Botanist Phil Gates explains what it is and why it forms