Welcome to Part 2 of our in-depth look at the new trees delivered in the 2025/26 planting season. In Part 1 we covered taxonomy (the science of classifying trees) and listed our new saplings by numbers: how many new plantings there were for each street in Herne Hill, how many of each species were planted, and which species were climate-safe. Below we're listing each tree by its scientific niche: the wide family it belongs to, its narrower genus, or group of related trees, its

After six or seven years at nursery, 49 eager little youngsters have just graduated to Year 1 in Big Tree School, where they'll learn to live independently on the streets. Say hello to our latest intake of trees for Herne Hill. They'll need lots of support until autumn 2028, so if there's a sapling near you please make sure it's getting enough water. That's the key to a long and healthy life. That total of 49 is made up of 33 different species, many of which are new to Herne

As you might imagine, the work involved in compiling and updating the guides to every tree on every street in the Southwark half of...

You may have noticed a lot of new trees appearing on the slopes of Herne Hill this month - not just on the Southwark side but over the...

This has been a pretty unusual spring, weatherwise. Apart from the unseasonal cold, the serious lack of rain week after week has been bad...

As the sun climbs steadily in the sky and the weather becomes warmer and drier, our street trees are gearing up for a rapid growth spurt....

It's been a long time coming but springtime is finally upon us. The warmer air and the longer days mean buds are swelling and blossom is...

To cheer you up during your daily lockdown exercise we’ve got 13 beautiful new street trees to admire (well, they will be beautiful when...

It's been a busy and interesting year for Herne Hill Tree Watch. And as 2020 draws to a close we're happy to report that thanks to your...