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The Essay

The Meaning of Trees

Series 2

Part 1: The Meaning of Trees: Pine

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Professor Fiona Stafford explores the workhorse of the forest, the pine tree, which has been a British native for over 4000 years. Show more

The Essay

The Meaning of Trees

Series 2

Part 2: The Meaning of Trees: Hawthorn

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Professor Fiona Stafford on hawthorn trees, which have shaped Britain for centuries, being the tree of rural hedges. They have divided communities too, but are they really guilty? Show more

The Essay

The Meaning of Trees

Series 2

Part 3: The Meaning of Trees: Apple

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Professor Fiona Stafford discusses the apple, a tree that has been loved, hated and viewed with suspicion for centuries. Show more

The Essay

The Meaning of Trees

Series 2

Part 4: The Meaning of Trees: Poplar

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Professor Fiona Stafford discusses the poplar, the most modern tree and the first to have its DNA sequenced, revealing many secrets. Show more

The Essay

The Meaning of Trees

Series 2

Part 5: Rowan

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Rowan is associated with magic and witches. Formerly called the wizard's tree, it now dazzles us with its blossom and red autumn berries and is taking over our gardens and parks. Show more