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- 3. genus of about 60 to 70 species of aromatic evergreen trees or shrubs of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere.
- 5. belonging to the genus Juglans, are valued for their delicious nuts and high-quality timber, with several species thriving across various regions.
- 8. a hardwood tree or shrub in the genus Quercus of the beech family. They have spirally arranged leaves, often with lobed edges, and a nut called an acorn, borne within a cup
- 9. is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests
- 12. are small to medium-sized deciduous trees known for their stunning spring blooms, vibrant fall foliage, and small, colorful fruits that attract wildlife and can be used to make jellies and cider.
- 14. are significant for their ecological value, timber quality, and ornamental features, with various species found across the Northern Hemisphere.
- 15. are known for their elegant, sweeping branches and distinctive appearance. These trees belong to the Salix genus and thrive in damp environments, making them well-suited for Ireland’s wet climate.
- 16. are beautiful deciduous trees known for their stunning blossoms and delicious cherries, belonging to the genus Prunus in the Rosaceae family.
- 17. are majestic evergreen conifers known for their aromatic wood, unique characteristics, and ecological significance.
- 20. are evergreen conifers belonging to the genus Pinus, with over 120 species found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Their leaves are soft needles in bundles of normally five.
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- 1. are large deciduous trees with dense foliage and a spreading canopy. They have ridged, gray flakey bark, leaves with serrated edges, and egg-shaped nuts.
- 2. is a straight-grained, reddish-brown timber of three tropical hardwood species of the genus Swietenia, indigenous to the Americas and part of the pantropical chinaberry family, Meliaceae.
- 4. are huge deciduous trees with a broad, rounded crown of lush green foliage.
- 6. are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. They are distributed over most of the Northern Hemisphere, inhabiting the temperate and tropical-montane regions of North America and Eurasia
- 7. is a species of flowering plant in the bean family Fabaceae, subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to Madagascar. It is noted for its fern-like leaves and flamboyant display of orange-red flowers over summer
- 10. deciduous hardwood trees known for their distinctive bark, slender trunks, and beautiful foliage, thriving in cool regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- 11. are beautiful and versatile ornamental tree, well adapted to life in the United States. With over 50 species
- 13. are renowned for their distinctive lobed leaves, vibrant autumn colors, and significant contributions to both ecology and culture.
- 18. are beautiful, small flowering trees known for their striking pink or white blossoms in spring, heart-shaped leaves, and ecological benefits.
- 19. tree of the genus Picea, a genus of some 37 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Northern Hemisphere.