2) Branching patterns. Assuming most of the trees you want to ID in winter are deciduous trees, the branch patterns can help further narrow down your choices.

But winter tree identification is not just about twigs, it’s about looking in detail at tree shape, the branches, the bark and colour, and in some cases the smell, he adds.

Winter is the perfect time to photograph trees in a different season to the norm. Their bare branches can create intricate patterns, and the lack of leaves give a better feel of the shape and form ...