Blossom & Berries

 

 

Blackthorn produces its blossom before its leaves, clouds of white hedgerows can be seen across the Reserve in Spring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Followed in Autumn by rich, ripe purple fruit, much loved by birds and also a key ingredient in Sloe Gin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hawthorn produces its blossom after its leaves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Followed by red berries

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rowan produces creamy white flowers in Spring

 

 

 

 

Followed by orange/red berries in late summer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crab Apple Trees can be found across the Reserve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early Summer sees abundant flowers of Dog Roses

 

 

 

 

 

Folllowed by bright red rose hips

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bramble is ideal for wildlife.  It provides cover and protection, pollen for insects and fruits for birds and mammals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guelder Rose is a common shrub producing white flowers followed by red berries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goats Willow or Sallow, also known as Pussy Willow, is the most common of the British willows. The catkins form and flower between January and March before the leaves are out.