L to O trees

Find out more about these trees and how to identify them, from laburnum to oak.

Laburnum

Trees in this group are a striking yellow when in flower.
Larch

One of the few deciduous conifers.
Lime

This group of deciduous trees has sweet-scented flowers.
Magnolia

Trees in this group are noted for their large, white or pink flowers.
Maidenhair tree

Also known as ginkgo, female trees are less common than males as they produce unpleasant smelling fruits.
Manna ash

These trees can grow to 25m and produce white, fragrant flowers.
Maple

The trees in this group, including the sycamore, have fruits that are winged and in pairs.
Monkey-puzzle tree

A tree with large, scale-like leaves and twisted branches. They are often planted as a curiosity.
Mulberry tree

These trees have bushy crowns and produce raspberry-like fruits.
Oak

This group has large, spreading trees that produce the familiar acorn fruit.