Tree ID - British trees
Woodland Trust Education
An interactive guide to identifying and learning about British trees.
- Rating
- 3.6
- 1.3K ratings
- Downloads
- 602K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 16
- 2026 · v4.61
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About Tree ID - British trees
An interactive British tree identification app from the Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. In just a few steps, you can identify native and common non-native trees in the UK, whatever the season.
Use bark, twigs, buds, leaves, flowers and fruits or our A-Z guide full of stunning, clear images to identify the most common British trees.
Discover more about each species with fascinating facts, folklore, history and uses – from medicine to musical instruments.
- Recognise species in spring, summer, autumn or winter, even when there aren’t any leaves on the trees.
- Use the app when you’re out and about – no internet connection needed.
- Family friendly and easy-to-use.
- Packed with detailed images and illustrations for accurate identification.
- Read fascinating tree facts.
- Add identified trees to your favourites.
- Use the map to record trees you’ve found.
Use bark, twigs, buds, leaves, flowers and fruits or our A-Z guide full of stunning, clear images to identify the most common British trees.
Discover more about each species with fascinating facts, folklore, history and uses – from medicine to musical instruments.
- Recognise species in spring, summer, autumn or winter, even when there aren’t any leaves on the trees.
- Use the app when you’re out and about – no internet connection needed.
- Family friendly and easy-to-use.
- Packed with detailed images and illustrations for accurate identification.
- Read fascinating tree facts.
- Add identified trees to your favourites.
- Use the map to record trees you’ve found.
What’s new
Version 4.61 · Updated September 16, 2026
- User accounts have been added. A user account will allow you save your tree locations / photos and access them on another device (e.g. a new or replacement phone). Go to menu/accounts to find out more. - Bug fix for an issue that caused the app to crash if the database didn’t respond within 5 seconds - Minor tweaks to usability - Fix to camera functionality
User reviews
Amazing!! Better than all the apps ever!! Wish the RSPB takes note... 5 big STARS *****
Great app, very informative.
Very good at identifying the trees, would be amazing if you could identify plants aswell but it is a tree app. Brilliant app!
Spot on
Usually able to identify any UK tree
My daughter and I love using this app to identify trees on our walks. We've learned loads!
Frequently asked questions
What is Tree ID - British trees?
Tree ID - British trees is an interactive app developed by the Woodland Trust, the UK's largest woodland conservation charity, that helps users identify native and common non-native trees in the UK.
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