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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
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
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
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 .
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 ...
Angiospermae; Scientific name Common name Family Conservation status Hardwoods; Aceraceae: maple family; Acer: maples; Acer amplum: broad maple Aceraceae (maple family) : Acer argutum
This is a list of U.S. state, federal district, and territory trees, including official trees of the following of the states, of the federal district, and of the territories. State federal district