Catkin Collection (page 4)

Pollen, SEM
Pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains on a catkin flower. A catkin is a spike of unisexual flowers with small leaves (bracts) instead of petals

Pollen dispersed by wind
Pollen dispersal by wind, showing the male flowers (catkins) of the Italian alder tree Alnus cordata. The photo shows a shower of pollen falling from the catkins in a moderate wind

Male alder catkins (Alnus glutinosa). Photographed in the Netherlands in March

Sweet chestnut catkins (Castanea sativa)

Phyllocladus aspleniifolius
Mountain toatoa catkins (Phyllocladus aspleniifolius) photographed on South Island, New Zealand

Greasewood (Sarcobatus vermiculatus)
Greasewood shrub (Sarcobatus vermiculatus) in flower. Photographed in a desert the USA, in summer

Pussy willow catkins (Salix sp. )
Pussy willow catkins (Salix sp.)

Net-leaved willow (Salix reticulata) in flower. Photographed in July, in Sweden

Gray willow Close-up of catkins The Netherlands, Overijssel, The Wieden
VG-1514A Gray willow - Close-up of catkins The Netherlands, Overijssel, The Wieden Salix cinera Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hazel Catkins - In winter after snowfall, Dorset UK
ROG-13573 Hazel Catkins - In winter after snowfall Dorset UK Corylus avellana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Birch Tree - leaves and catkins
ME-1834 Birch Tree - leaves and catkins Betula Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Hazel - catkins
ME-1822 Common Hazel - catkins Corylus avellana Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alder Tree - leaf & catkins
ME-1839 Alder Tree - leaf & catkins Alnus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White Catkins in a glossy vase
A bunch of white catkins arranged in a stylish golden glossy vase. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Goat Willow / Great Sallow - Flowering catkins covered in pollen, april. Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-1479 Goat Willow / Great Sallow - Flowering catkins covered in pollen, april. Lower Saxony, Germany. Salix caprea Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Corkscrew Hazel
SSG-4261 HAZEL - CORKSCREW CATKINS Corylus avellana contorta Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Goat willow in flower - male catkins. "pussy willows". Salix capraea
ROG-12344 Goat willow in flower - male catkins. "pussy willows" Salix capraea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Hazel - male catkins in flower, Dorset. Corylus avellana
ROG-12303 Hazel - male catkins in flower Dorset. UK Corylus avellana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Male catkins of pedunculate (common) oak, spring
ROG-11488 Male catkins of pedunculate (common) oak, spring UK Quercus robur Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Aspen
ROG-11502 Aspen, male catkins in spring UK Populus tremula Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Alder - male catkins & female cones
ROG-11426 ALDER - Male Catkins and female Cones Alnus glutinosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Common Hazel Tree - catkins
ME-1829 Common Hazel Tree - catkins Corylus avellana Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Grey Sallow Catkins UK
GET-695 Grey Sallow Willow - Catkins England Salix cinerea Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Male catkins of Corkscrew Hazel or cobnut. The catkins arrive in late winter to early spring before mid green leaves
DAD-1887 Male catkins of Corkscrew Hazel or cobnut. Kent garden. March. Corylus avellana "Contorta" The catkins arrive in late winter to early spring before mid green leaves appear

Itea ilicifolia - An evergreen bushy shrub. The long catkin-like racemes appear in mid summer to late Autumn
DAD-1811 Holly Leaf Sweetspire - an evergreen bushy shrub. The long catkin-like racemes appear in mid summer to late Autumn Kent garden, UK

Hazel catkins – shedding pollen Bedfordshire UK 003450
BB-1199 Hazel catkins - shedding pollen Bedfordshire UK Corylus avellana Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Alder - male catkins
DAD-316 Alder - male catkins Japan Alnus firma David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Silver-green catkins composed of tiny flowers on this male plant. Kent garden - UK. February
DAD-1941 Silk-tassel Bush - Silver-green catkins composed of tiny flowers on this male plant. Kent garden - UK. February. Garrya elliptica David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal

Catkins from Common Hazel - The Common Hazel can hardly be called a tree, although it can grow to around 6m
DAD-1932 Catkins from Common Hazel male catkin in January. Kent garden, UK Corylus avellana David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Grey Alder - This tree is seldom seen in gardens, more likely in town parks
DAD-1929 Grey Alder - This tree is seldom seen in gardens, more likely in town parks. January, UK Alnus incana David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Roe Deer - Doe feeding on willow catkins Northumberland, England
USH-1639 Roe Deer - Doe feeding on willow catkins Northumberland, England Capreolus capreolus Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Erman's Birch Catkins - April An Arboretum in Somerset, UK
DAD-1728 Erman's Birch Catkins - April An Arboretum in Somerset, UK Betula ermanii David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Birch catkins (Betula sp. )
Birch catkins (Betula sp.)

Trees in Snow Hazel (Corylus avellana) & Willow (Salix sp. ) in winter
USH-121 Trees in Snow - Hazel (Corylus avellana) & Willow (Salix sp.) in winter. Corylus avellana Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flowers / Cassell s
Hedera Helix; Scilla (Wild Hyacinth); Corylus (Catkin); Cheiranthus; Dianthus; Bellis Perennis; Aesculus; Plantago Major; Arum

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"Nature's Delicate Beauties: Exploring the Fascinating World of Catkins" Catkins, also known as nature's delicate beauties, are a captivating feature found in various trees and plants. From alders to oaks, cedars to willows, these slender clusters of flowers hold secrets waiting to be discovered. In the enchanting realm of Alnus glutinosa (Willd. ) XXI 4, commonly known as alder, catkins sway gracefully in the breeze. Their presence adds a touch of elegance to Easter postcards adorned with colorful eggs and these charming botanical wonders. As April arrives in Surrey, UK, Quercus robur unveils its majestic Common oak. Amidst this grandeur lies a spectacle - fowers shedding pollen from their male catkins, and is an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of nature's intricate mechanisms at work. Venturing further into Surrey's landscapes brings us face-to-face with Cedrus sp. , where male catkins release clouds of pollen into the air. This mesmerizing phenomenon showcases Mother Nature's ability to create breathtaking displays even on a microscopic scale. Moving on to Alnus glutinosa (W. ) DCXXXI or alder once again, we witness its harmonious coexistence with Eurasian Siskins (Carduelis spinus). These vibrant birds perch upon branches adorned with Alder catkins – ready for whatever adventure awaits them. Salix caprea, better known as goat willow tree, offers another delightful scene as Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) flutter around feeding on its irresistible catkins. A true testament to the interconnectedness between flora and fauna within our natural world. Journeying southward to Grazalema in Southern Spain during March reveals Cottonwood trees (Populus nigra) donning their own unique array of catkins. Against picturesque backdrops, they add splashes of charm and grace to the landscape.