Types of Trees

Types of Trees

A tree is a hard woody plant that has branches which bear leaves. Some trees bear fruits in season while others do not. On average, a normal tree is usually above 10 feet tall. There are millions of trees all around us, but hardly do we take time to note the difference between these types. They even have their own unique scientific and local names. How many of us take time to familiarize with them? You may wonder what advantage there is in having this information at hand, but think of it this way; suppose you want to make your own home landscape using trees, which ones would you go for if you do not know their names or characteristics? Let us have a look at a few of the types of trees available.

Let us first begin by noting that trees are divided into two major categories; Angiosperms and Gymnosperms. Angiosperms are those that produce flowers and sometimes fruits, while gymnosperms are non-flowering and their fruits are cone-like. Examples of angiosperms include maple and oak, while the other categories include coniferous.

Another category of trees is deciduous vs. coniferous. Deciduous trees have very broad leaves, which they shed off in autumn. Coniferous trees on the other hand have thin leaves spread all throughout the year, but they shed the old ones as they age. Coniferous trees include pines, spruces, firs and hemlocks.

To more specific types of trees are the cedar trees which are evergreen coniferous trees that belong to the cedrus family. Their wood is very durable and does not break easily. They are the type that is commonly used during Christmas for decoration. Ash trees are deciduous trees that are pinnate-leaved and their wood is mostly used as timber for construction. Other types of trees that you may need to find out more about are birch trees, dogwood, olive and shade trees.

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