Photos of trees | Gardening On

Trees have the ability to amaze us. By dedicating the first years of their life to growing and strengthening, once they reach adulthood they become impressive specimens. Some are taller than others, some are deciduous and some are evergreen, but they are all plants whose beauty is extraordinary.

On this occasion we are going to pay a small tribute to them, to these precious plants that form the structure of forests, jungles, jungles, … and also gardens. Enjoy these tree photos while you learn more about them.

What is a tree?

A tree is a perennial plant, that is, it lives for several years (there are some, such as the giant sequoiawhich can live up to 3200 years – far longer than any animal). Its stem is woody, and branches at a certain height from the base. Depending on the climate and its own evolution, it can be maintained always greenthat is, we will always see it with leaves, although in reality the older ones fall off as new ones come out, or deciduouswhich means that it loses its leaves in some season of the year (summer or autumn) and then, when conditions improve, produce new ones again.

How many trees are there in the world?

Según un study conducted by Yale University, published in the journal Nature, it is estimated that there are around 3 million trillion treeswhich is about 422 per person. They may seem like a lot, but the sad reality is that the growth of the human population is seriously affecting them since 15.000 million copies are lost every year.

What are trees for?

Trees are very important both for the ecosystem and for humans. Among its many qualities, we highlight the following:

• They give shelter various animals, including birds and birds that nest in its branches.
• The fruits of many species serve as food for both animals and insects.
• Some give a excellent shade.
• Prevent erosion.
• They beautify the landscape.
• And, perhaps most importantly, produce oxygen.

Examples of trees

Here are 5 examples of impressive trees:

Adansonia digitata (baobab)

The Baobab, also known as the monkey bread tree, is a tree native to the semi-arid areas south of the Sahara, in Africa that grows to reach the 25 meters high and whose trunk can have a diameter of 40m. Its flowers are hermaphroditic, so it can self-pollinate.

Its growth is very slow, but this has an advantage, since it allows it to live for many years: 4.000.

Brachychiton rupestris

We could call this the Australian Baobab, although of course it would have nothing to do with it . It is a tree whose trunk is very striking. It can reach a height of 12-14 meters, having at maturity a more or less pyramidal bearing, so that provides a very good shade.

They are growth rate is slowbut it is important to bear in mind that it is a plant that needs a lot of space to develop, being advisable not to plant it at a distance of less than 6m from walls or other tall plants.

Benjamin fig tree

The Benjamin fig treeKnown as the Benjamin Tree or Small Leaf Ficus, it is often used as an indoor or terrace plant; however, its best place is the garden as it is a plant that takes up a lot of space. It grows to a height of 10 meterswith a crown of up to 8 meters, so it is excellent to have as an isolated specimen.

Its growth rate is fast, and it must be said that, like all Ficus, its roots are strong enough to break pipes and lift soil.

Tabebuia rosea (Pink Lapacho)

This lovely tree grows to a maximum height of 30 metersbeing usual that it stays between 15 and 20m. It behaves as a perennial, deciduous or semi-mature depending on the climate: if the temperatures remain more or less mild and it rains regularly, you will see it evergreen; but if not, you can drop some or all of the leaves.

They are growth rate is fastso in a few years you will be able to have a very interesting specimen.

Sequoiadron giganteum (Giant sequoia)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, a giant that can live 3200 years.

The Giant Sequoia is the largest plant in the world in terms of sum of volume. It grows to a height between 50 and 85 metersand measures between 5 and 7 meters in diameter. It remains evergreen, and it is spectacular.

Its growth is very slow, but like the Baobab, it can live for thousands of years; specifically, 3200.

Tree photos

Finally, we leave you with some photos of trees:

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