Top 10 Most Common Trees...

There are some trees that are native to particular countries or areas. Then there are those that can be found in abundance all over the world.

1. Red Alder

The red alder tree grows in such areas that are practically barren or have burnt down in the past. They grow rapidly and can create lush forests in a very short period of time. These trees are usually grown in those soils that need certain compounds to get healthier.

The roots interact with the soil and add nitrogen to it.

2. Green Ash

These trees are particularly common in those countries that have harsh climates- that is, the summers are too hot and the winters are too chilly. However, the green ash is susceptible to pest invasion which is why it is slowly dying out in countries like Michigan wherein the emerald ash borer tends to feed on it.

3. White Ash

The leaves of the white ash are white in color, hence the name. As far as appearance is concerned, it could be identical to the green ash which is why it becomes difficult to distinguish between the two. The tree is nothing if not beautiful- imagine coming across a white tree!

4. Quaking Aspen

The leaves of the quaking aspen are wide but overall, they are quite small. The petioles are very flat which is why it looks like the tree is trembling even when it is not all that windy. Contrary to popular belief, root sprouts usually give rise to quaking aspens and not seeds.

5. American Beech

This tree isn’t as pretty as the rest on this, especially when compared to the white or green ash. Unlike other trees, it likes the shade and can flourish very well without too much sunlight. The bark and branches of the American Beech are quite hard and strong.

6. American Basswood

The American Basswood is very common in countries like Minnesota and Wisconsin. The soil that they grow in should have a certain amount of nitrogen and high pH levels. It grows in a peculiar manner, usually in clumps. The leaves are gorgeous and shine when the sunlight is directly overhead.

7. Paper Birch

Now if the American Beech needs practically no sunlight, this one needs an excess of it. In addition to that, it is also very demanding as far as nutrients are concerned. The best part is that the bark can withstand every kind of weather and hence, keep the tree in sparkling condition through the year.

8. River Birch

It is a good thing that this tree is common because it is one of the best looking trees in the world. It grows in wet soils and land that is slightly above ground level. The bark is especially dark and the sap is as sweet as maple syrup, if not sweeter.

9. Yellow Birch

The bark of this tree is yellow in color which makes it stand out amongst its brown barked friends. The seeds it sprouts out of are usually founds in such stumps that have started to rot or deteriorate. It is referred to as merisier in Quebec.

10. Maple Boxelder

The Maple Boxelder is simply called Box Elder in some countries. Even though it is common, it is not all that popular because the tree is vulnerable to pests and insects all over the world. The branch tends to shed and the trunk will start weakening within a short period of time.