native trees
Endemic woodland species
Native trees are tree species that occur naturally in a particular region, having evolved there over thousands of years rather than being introduced by humans.
The term distinguishes indigenous species from imported ornamentals or invasives: The city planted native trees to support local wildlife.
Native trees typically require less maintenance and provide better habitat for regional ecosystems.
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- coniferousProducing woody cones
- forest canopyUpper woodland leaf layer
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
sacred grove · temperate · habitat · old-growth · timber harvest · shade · indigenous knowledge · boreal · riparian · alpine · endemic species · biodiversity · tropical · angiosperm · coastal · local crafts · elm · ethnobotany
- local gardeningsoil types, seasonal planting, growing seasons, hardiness zones, rain gardens
- floraleaves, petals, stems, buds, branches
- forestpine, oak, woods, wood, leaves
- arboretumsevergreens, conifers, dendrology, shrubs, woody plants
- eco-gardenpollinator garden, rain garden, compost, mulch, rain barrel
- ecosystem componentsendemic species, food web, food chain, pollinator, keystone species