Native and Non-Native

Oak is one of the later native trees to bring out its leaves.

Oddly they have more red in them, but the first leaves of non-native red oak are much paler.

Attractive in their way but I much prefer the native foliage. A pity they were planted here at all really and some say they may spread along the stream banks. That's quite likely. In this case some thought to their removal should be given; to be replaced of course by native oak - certainly not more b****y heather.