F to J trees

Find out more about these trees and how to identify them, from false acacia to juniper.

False acacia

Also known as the black locust, this tree can reach 25m high.
Fig tree

These trees produce the familiar fig fruit, but in the UK they often fall before becoming ripe.
Fir tree

A group evergreen trees, closely related to cedars.
Hawthorn

This group of thorny trees produces dark red fruits.
Hazel

A group of deciduous trees that produces the familiar hazel nut.
Hemlock-spruce

A group of evergreen trees, growing to 70m.
Holly

A group of evergreen trees which can be found as shrubs, trees or hedges.
Hornbeam

These deciduous trees produce a small nut.
Horse chestnut

The familiar conker isn't the only distinguishing feature of the trees in this group.
Indian bean tree

This deciduous tree has distinctive fruit pods that release flat, papery seeds.
Judas tree

This deciduous tree produces pink or purplish flowers on the trunk as well as the twigs.
Juniper tree

Trees in this group may have two types of leaves: juvenile leaves are like needles and adult leaves are like scales.