Professor Fiona Stafford discusses the horse chestnut, a tree imported from Balkans. A showy, ornamental variety, it has little use apart from conkers. Show more

Fiona Stafford discusses the holly tree, which reaches huge proportions if not pruned annually for Christmas and has wood so dense it sinks in water. Show more

Fiona Stafford discusses the cherry tree, prized for spring blossoms, wood for furniture and fruit, but whose numbers are in sharp decline. Show more

Professor Fiona Stafford discuss birch, very short-lived trees which represent punishment, beauty and versatility, and can be used to make wine. Show more