SpruceSpruce trees are found in the Taiga and are very large trees, usually standing at 20-60 metres tall when fully matured. Spruces needles (leaves) are attached one by one in a spiral formation to the branches. Spruces shed their needles when they are anywhere from 4 to 10 years old. For more information, see the following link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spruce
Jack PineThe Jack Pine is located in the Taiga and most commonly grows to approximately 27 metres tall, with a 32 centimetre diameter around its trunk. The bark of a Jack Pine becomes more grey in colour as it gets older. Areas with sandy soil, the Jack Pine can adapt to, whether it is hilly of flat. The Jack Pines, waxy pine needles and rough bark allow it grow in the Taiga. For more information, see the link below.
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/jack_pine.htm |
LarchLarches are conifers and will usually grow to 20-45 metres tall. They are one of the dominant plants in the boreal forest. Larches are a conifer and also lose their leaves in autumn, meaning they are deciduous. Larch leaves are also like needles, that are 2-5cm long arranged spirally, similar to the Spruce tree. In Autumn the needle like leaves turn yellow and begin to fall. This results in the Larch having no leaves for the winter. For more information, see the following link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larch
Tilia (lime trees)Tilia, commonly known as 'lime trees', although not closely related to the fruit lime. 'Linden' and 'Basswood' are some other names that Tilia is often referred to as. The Tilia species are large trees that will usually grow to between 20 and 40 metres high. Tilia have strong trunks and in Summer they are covered in large leaves. Their leaves look like asymmetrical hearts in shape and they have tiny fruit shaped like peas. For more information, see the following link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilia
Chamerion Angustifolium (Fireweed)Chamerion Angustifolium, commonly known as 'fireweed'. Sometimes referred to as 'great willow-herb' and 'rosebay willowherb'. Their stems are red in colour and very simple and smooth. They usually stand between half a metre and approximately two and a half metres tall. Fireweed has leaves that alternate sides up the stem that are narrow and oval shaped. For more information, see the link below.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamerion_angustifolium |