Thursday, April 16

Trees Worth Saving

Oak

Quercus

because it’s old and wise.

green leafed tree

Maple

Acer

without them, pancakes are just sad bread.

red leaf tree

Birch

Betula

who else will rock the forest’s black-and-white stripes?

path in a foggy birch forest

Spruce

Picea

because no one wants a Christmas without a real tree!

green meadow with trees on cloudy day

Fir

Abies

fake trees just don’t come with that “forest fresh” scent!

green plant

Cedar

Cedrus

where will we hang our outdoor hammocks?

green pine tree

Cherry

Prunus

where would we get those perfect pie toppings?

delicate pink flowers of blooming tree

Apple

Malus

where else will we get our cider fix?

red apple fruits

Ash

Fraxinus

how will we find the perfect baseball bat?

ash tree leaves in autumn garden in sunlight

Aspen

Populus

they’re the only ones who can shake things up in the forest!

a grove of aspen trees

Beech

Fagus

the squirrels need a classy place to hang out.

beech tree forest

Cypress

Cupressus

their fancy foliage is too stylish for just any forest.

cypress trees by the country road

Dogwood

Cornus

even the forest needs a touch of floral flair!

low angle photo of white and pink flowers

Elm

Ulmus

where else will we find such sturdy shade for our picnics?

close up of elm tree leaves

Fig

Ficus

because where would we hide all the Newtons?

close up of fresh figs on a tree

Hickory

Carya

how else will we get that perfect smoky BBQ flavor?


Juniper

Juniperus

gin isn’t the same without them.

a fruits hanging on the tree

Linden

Tilia

without them, where would the bees find their favorite hangout?


Magnolia

Magnolia

every garden needs a touch of southern charm and giant blooms!

close up photography of magnolia flowers

Mango

Mangifera indica

where else will we get the best summer fruit?

green leaf plant in close up photography

Mulberry

Morus

because even birds need their berry fix!

close up shot of red mulberry fruits

Olive

Olea europaea

who else will keep our martinis classy?

fruits and leaves on an olive tree branch

Palm

Arecaceae

no one wants a beach without its signature shade!

palm trees

Peach

Prunus persica

because who else will provide the juiciest summer snacks?

peaches in close up shot

Pear

Pyrus

because pears are too good to let go!

a pear on a tree

Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

pecans don’t grow on just any tree!


Plum

Prunus domestica

where else will we get those plump, juicy plums?

fresh plum fruits ready to harvest

Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

because giants deserve a forever home.

trees beside road

Sequoia

Sequoiadendron giganteum

where else will we find nature’s skyscrapers?


Sycamore

Platanus

even the urban jungle needs a touch of nature’s art.


Teak

Tectona grandis

because luxury furniture needs its royal roots.


Walnut

Juglans

where else will we get those brainy snacks?


Willow

Salix

because every riverbank needs its leafy dancer.

willow that grow along the river

Yew

Taxus

even mythical forests need their timeless touch!

yew in close up

Larch

Larix

because even winter deserves a splash of golden charm!

a trail in the forest

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus

koalas need their cozy hangouts!


Baobab

Adansonia

even the desert needs its giant, upside-down wonders.

a baobab tree in a safari landscape

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

history’s oldest leaves deserve a future.


Holly

Ilex

’tis the season

holly with berries