This podcast from the Sounds Interesting series considers the roots and branches of trees featured in a selection of traditional Christmas carols in various styles.

Links to the music featured in this podcast:

Roderick Elms Cherry Tree Carol (8.570793)
Bob Chilcott Cherry Tree Carol (8.573159)
Imogen Holst As I sat under a holly tree (8.573991)
Peter Warlock As I sat under a sycamore tree (8.572102)
John Rutter The Holly and the Ivy (8.557581)
Stuart Thompson The Holly and the Ivy (8.573421)
Peter Breiner O Tannenbaum (8.550301)
Javier Hagen O Tannenbaum (MGB-6204)