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Things to spot

Buds in winter

Can you spot these buds on trees in winter? Winter buds can be as fascinating as the flowers or leaves they turn into!

Beech

Beech

(Slim, sharp, pointy bud)

Magnolia

Magnolia bud

(Tall, fat buds with furry coats )

Camellia

Camellia japonica

(An almost perfect globe)

Ash

Ash buds

(Jet black, squat buds)

Elderberry

Elderberry

(Purple buds to match the berries)

Sweet chestnut

Sweet chestnut

(Scaly but pretty bud)