TREES IN LAKE MEADOWS 

 Hybrid Poplar            Map Ref 27 

This example, situated on the other side of the path to the ducks feeding point, is the largest in the vicinity. It is clearly a poplar but it is a hybrid variety. The leaves are larger and it has a very course bark. 

Hawthorn (Crataegus Monogyna)  Map Ref 28 

Native to Britain and is commonly seen in hedgerows forming field boundaries, where, if well maintained, the dense thorny branches form an almost impenetrable barrier for farm animals. If allowed to grow into a tree they can reach 14m in height. The white blossom ( also known as may blossom) is typically seen in the spring and leads to the fleshy dark red fruits (haws) which can be seen in the autumn.