Oct 30, 2008 | Blog, General nature
A fully mature Oak tree (An Daire) is certainly one of the most beautiful in the Irish or any landscape. In Ireland, we enjoy just two native varieties – the Sessile (Quercus petraea) and the Pedunculate (Quercus robur). Acorns on the former have no stalks, while on...
Oct 23, 2008 | Blog, General nature
Although non-native, the Sycamore can be found all over Ireland and is widespread and common. It was introduced to Ireland during the 16th and 17th Centuries. The Sycamore is a deciduous tree, whose leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow and brown in autumn before...
Oct 16, 2008 | Blog, General nature
We have three native conifers in Ireland, of which the Scots Pine is one. The Yew, with its dark foliage and red berries, is traditionally found around graveyards. Its poisonous qualities kept the cattle away from trampling on graves. The Juniper is most often little...
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