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.
Rain Tree
Samanea saman
Latin: Samanea saman
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: 2023
Place: Kataragama
A mature Rain Tree spreading its broad canopy above surrounding vegetation. This fast-growing tropical tree is widely planted for shade and is recognised by its expansive crown and delicate fern-like leaves.