A bare tree in winter with the low winter sun behind it at Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norfolk — Misty morning in the parkland at Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Trees and plants

We care for 25,000 hectares of woodland, 135 wild landscape sites and more than 200 gardens, and we have as many wonderful stories to tell about the trees and plants that grow there.

From forest bathing to fungi, there's a whole realm of the natural world to be discovered at the places in our care.

A robin is seen sitting on a holly branch in autumn

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Five things you never knew about holly

Holly is one of the UK's most familiar native evergreens and has decorated gardens and homes for centuries. Find out more about this versatile plant, from its pagan roots to its use in furniture.

Giant redwood trees in the country park at Tredegar House, Newport, South Wales.

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How the giant sequoia came to England

Once upon a time a giant American conifer was the ultimate status symbol. We trace the story of how it arrived on our shores.

Fungi growing on the woodland floor next to a fallen tree trunk

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Facts about fungi

Fungi play a vital role in the natural world and decomposition process, helping break down organic woodland material. Learn all you need to know about these important organisms.

Sheep enjoying the shade of an oak tree in the parkland at Wentworth Castle Gardens, Yorkshire

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A guide to identifying British trees

Learn how to identify trees from their leaves, bark and shape, how to tell similar species apart and how they change as they get older.

A wide shot of a few cedar of Lebanon trees bordering the lawn at Upton House, Warwickshire

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Ancient and notable trees

Ancient trees are links to our past, they're species-rich habitats that support countless other organisms. Discover what makes a tree ancient and how to recognise them.

A clump of formerly coppiced beeches with bright green spring leaves emerging

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Ten clues from the past to spot on a woodland walk

Our woods have been used in many ways since the Ice Age, from royal hunting grounds to military bases. Spot clues to past lives hidden in your favourite woodland.

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Coppicing is an ancient woodland management technique that was once used to ensure a regular supply of timber and firewood. Discover how it's used today at the places we care for to create a range of habitats for plants and wildlife.