Lady Park Wood National Nature Reserve - Trees and Plants

Trees and Plants

The woodland is Beech, Oak, Ash, and the Small-leaved Lime and Large-leaved Lime. There are Birches, Field Maple, Aspen, Yew, Holly, Whitebeam, Alder and other varieties. The understorey is dominated by Hazel and also includes Dogwood, Hawthorn and similar for the area.

The ground flora includes Dog's Mercury and Bramble and species recorded include Wild Madder, Toothwort, Lily-of-the-valley, Herb Paris, and Bird's-nest Orchid.

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