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Most trees begin life with a taproot, [3] but after one to a few years the main root system changes to a wide-spreading fibrous root system with mainly horizontal-growing surface roots and only a few vertical, deep-anchoring roots. A typical mature tree 30–50 m tall has a root system that extends horizontally in all directions as far as the ...
A listing of lists of trees. List of individual trees, including actual and mythical trees; List of largest giant sequoias; List of old growth forests; List of oldest trees; List of superlative trees. List of superlative trees in Sweden; List of tallest trees; List of tree genera; List of trees and shrubs by taxonomic family
Aerial roots: Instead of having tap roots deep underground, Rhizophoreae develop roots that branch out from the stem some distance above the soil surface. [10] Underground roots, like all plant tissues, require oxygen for respiration. [ 10 ]
List of trees of Canada; List of flora of the Lower Colorado River Valley; List of plants endemic to Hells Canyon; List of plants of the Sierra Nevada (U.S.) List of Sonoran Desert wildflowers; List of endemic flora of Puerto Rico; List of trees of the Caribbean; List of California native plants; List of plants endemic to the Appalachian Mountains
Oleaceae (Olive family) Dove tree (Nyssaceae) in flower. Fraxinus, Ash; Olea, Olive etc. Paulowniaceae (Paulownia family) Paulownia, Foxglove Tree; Platanaceae (Plane family) Platanus, Plane; Rhizophoraceae (Mangrove family) Rhizophora, Red mangrove etc. Rosaceae (Rose family) Phellodendron japonicum (Rutaceae). Crataegus, Hawthorn; Malus, Apple
The following is a list of individual trees. Trees listed here are regarded as important or specific by their historical, national, locational, natural or mythological context. The list includes actual trees located throughout the world, as well as trees from myths and religions .
Angiospermae; Scientific name Common name Family Conservation status Hardwoods; Aceraceae: maple family; Acer: maples; Acer amplum: broad maple Aceraceae (maple family) : Acer argutum
The list includes individual plant species identified by their common names as well as larger formal and informal botanical categories which include at least some domesticated individuals. Plants in this list are grouped by the original or primary purpose for which they were domesticated, and subsequently by botanical or culinary categories.