Trees
Across
- 3. A slender plant with white, papery bark that peels off in strips; its small leaves turn bright yellow in autumn.
- 4. An evergreen plant with dark, aromatic wood and scale-like leaves; its cones release seeds when mature.
- 6. A tropical hardwood known for its rich color, beautiful grain, and natural fragrance, often used to make furniture, musical instruments, and decorative items.
- 10. A flowering plant with large, fragrant white or pink flowers and broad, glossy leaves; native to the southeastern United States and East Asia.
- 12. Known for its colorful leaves in the fall and sweet sap used to make syrup; has a distinctive, hand-shaped leaf.
Down
- 1. A tall, evergreen plant with needle-like leaves and cones containing seeds; often used as a Christmas decoration.
- 2. This fruit-bearing plant produces beautiful pink or white blossoms in spring and red, juicy fruits in summer.
- 5. One of the tallest and oldest living plants on Earth, with thick, reddish-brown bark and evergreen leaves.
- 7. A tall, sturdy plant with broad leaves that turn various colors before falling off in autumn; its seeds are called acorns.
- 8. A tropical plant with a tall, straight trunk and a crown of large, fan-shaped or feathery leaves at the top.
- 9. A large, tropical plant native to India, with aerial roots that grow down into the ground, eventually forming a network of interconnected trunks.
- 11. A graceful, drooping plant often found near water, with long, narrow leaves and thin branches that bend easily.