Ireland’s Trees: Stories of Nature, Heritage, and Renewal

Explore the roots of Ireland’s living landscape

At Grown Forest, every tree we plant carries a story of resilience, biodiversity, and deep connection to the land. In our tree blog series, we celebrate Ireland’s native and heritage trees, exploring their unique roles in supporting wildlife, restoring balance, and enriching our shared environment.

Yew (Taxus baccata) – Iúr

Whitethorn (Crataegus monogyna) – Sceach gheal

Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) – Fionncholl

Walnut Tree (Juglans regia) – Crann Cnó Caorthann

Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) – Caithne

Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) – Feoras

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) – Péine Albanach

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) – Caorthann

Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) – Dearg-choill

Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea) – Piracanta

Oak (Quercus robur) – Dair

Maple (Acer campestre) – Crann Mhaiple

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) – Crann Creathach

Holly (Ilex aquifolium) – Cuileann

Hazel (Corylus avellana) – Coll

Dog Rose (Rosa canina) – Feirín na mMadraí

Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris) – Crann fia-úll

Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) – Cotoneaster

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) – Crann Caisteann

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) – Draighean

Birch (Betula pendula) – Beith

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) – Silín Fiáin

Aspen (Populus tremula) – Crann Creathach

Alder (Alnus glutinosa) – Fearnóg

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