Alstonia scholaris, commonly called blackboard tree, scholar tree, milkwood or devil's tree in English, [3] is an evergreen tropical tree in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is native to southern China, tropical Asia (mainly the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia) and Australasia, where it is a common ornamental plant.

Aug 12, 2024 · In addition to reducing much of the region to rubble, the blaze also scorched the town’s beloved banyan tree, which had just turned 150. Now, one year after the disaster, the tree is healing.

It is a deciduous tree usually growing to 16 m tall, with dark brown bark and a high, wide-crowned canopy of shiny compound leaves. In favoured wetter locations the trees are typically about 18–19 m tall. The leaves appear at the time of the flowers or shortly afterwards.

Prunus spinosa is a large deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 5 metres (16 feet) tall, with blackish bark and dense, stiff, spiny branches. The leaves are oval, 2–4.5 centimetres (– inches) long and 1.2–2 cm (– in) broad, with a serrated margin.

Jan 22, 2024 · Extensive and comprehensive list of different types of trees with their picture and identifying features such as leaves, bark, flowers, and fruit.

An adaptable tree that prefers cold mountain climates and high humidity, but it will perform sufficiently in different locations. It can be kept trimmed in a low shrub-like manner to be used for erosion control.

Oct 28, 2024 · The Philippine White Lauan (Shorea contorta) is a significant tree species in Southeast Asian tropical forests, especially in the Philippines. Known for its towering height, dense canopy, and durable timber, the White Lauan plays a crucial role in forest ecosystems by supporting soil health, providing habitat, and promoting biodiversity.

Balkan pine is not well known, but has potential to be an attractive landscape plant in residential yards. This tree may be difficult to find in local nurseries. The evergreen needles are held in bundles of five and are 3 to 4 inches long. The trees are monoecious, with separate male and female flowers. The flowers are not ornamentally important.

Pinus peuce (Macedonian pine[3] or Balkan pine[4]) (Serbo-Croatian and Macedonian: молика, molika; Bulgarian: бяла мура, byala mura) is a species of pine native to the mountains of North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, the extreme southwest of Serbia, and the extreme north of Greece, [5][6][7] growing typically at (600-) 1,000-...

Oct 29, 2022 · Blackthorns are small, deciduous trees also referred to as "sloe." They grow in scrubs, thickets and woodlands in the wild. In the landscape, hedges are the most common use for growing blackthorn trees. Learn more about them in this article.