Name: The Secret Life of Trees
Released: 2015-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Manchán Magan

The Secret Life of Trees

Documentary 2015

Available on Prime Video

Ireland is one of the best places in the world to grow trees, and this visually rich journey reminds us of how beautiful and precious Ireland's forests are. An exploration into the many uses of trees, their central role in our history and more.

Documentary 2015

Starring Manchán Magan

EPISODE 1

The Scots Pine

The story of the Scots Pine, and a look at plans to reintroduce it to Ireland from Caledonian forests in Scotland. Even though it is called the Scots Pine it is native to Ireland and is commonly seen in County Donegal and County Wicklow.
EPISODE 2

The Birch, the Aspen and the Elm

Manchán Magan visits GlenVeagh county, Donegal to look at the native birch tree. While there, he discovers a rarity: the elm trees in this part of Ireland are disease free.
EPISODE 3

The Sessile Oak, the Arbutus and the Alder

Manchán Magan visits Killarney, an Irish town whose lake shores play home to some of the most beautiful trees in existence. One of the most impressive is the native sessile oak, found in a forest called `Ullans'.
EPISODE 4

The Yew

A look at the yew tree and the folklore and symbolism surrounding it. Yew trees are often associated with eternity and the afterlife, and the yew tree is commonly found among graveyards.
EPISODE 5

The Pendunculate Oak

Manchán looks at the Pedunculate oak, which is one of Ireland's most noble of trees. It is commonly found in the Irish lowlands, often as a stand alone beautiful sight.
EPISODE 6

The Hazel and the Crab-Apple

Manchán Magan examines two fruit-bearing trees that are native to Ireland, the hazel and the crab apple, as well as autumn traditions like Halloween.

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Studio: AMAZON
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015

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