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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
Most have bisexual flowers (with the exception of Kmeria and some species of Magnolia section Gynopodium), showy, fragrant, radial, and with an elongated receptacle. Leaves are alternate, simple, and sometimes lobed. The inflorescence is a solitary, showy flower with indistinguishable petals and sepals.
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
Welwitschia has an elongated shallow root system consisting of "a tapering taproot with one or more non-tapering extensions, some pronounced lateral roots, and a network of delicate spongy roots" [14] and a woody fibrous unbranched main stem. [12] The roots extend to a depth roughly equal to the span of the living leaves from tip to tip. [12]
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
Trees and forests provide a habitat for many species of animals and plants. Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse habitats in the world. Trees provide shade and shelter, timber for construction, fuel for cooking and heating, and fruit for food as well as having many other uses. In much of the world, forests are shrinking as trees ...