A broad ornamental beech with deep copper-purple foliage and a strong parkland silhouette. This is one of the most striking deciduous specimen trees in formal gardens.
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Latin: Fagus sylvatica
Country: New Zealand
Date: 2011
Place: Christchurch, South Island
A classic smooth-barked beech photographed from below, showing its pale trunk and warm-toned canopy. The bark and branching form make this one of the most elegant tree portraits in the set.
Lombardy Poplar
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Latin: Populus nigra 'Italica'
Country: New Zealand
Date: 2012
Place: Cardrona, South Island
Tall narrow columnar trees standing against intense sunlight and blue sky. Their upright form makes them one of the easiest landscape trees to recognize.