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XfrogPlants | Europe 1

XfrogPlants EUROPE 1

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Shape :Origin :Environment :Climate :

Adult

The Field Maple is one of those humble but truly char-acteristic rural trees of Europe. In the past, European farmers used it to support the vine rows. It used to be the most diffused European Maple, but today more decorative maple species are often preferred for urban decoration.

Temperate, coolBroadleaf forests and hedges up to 800 m.

Central Europe (Denmark to Italy), Eastern EuropeBroad spreading

Tree, deciduous broadleaf

Field Maple XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

9 m

( Acer Campestre ) 01.

Medium

Young

Field Maple ( Acer Campestre )

XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

9.5 m

3 m

01.

Notes :


Adult

Often growing as shrub, the Montpellier Maple is commonly found next to the Mediterranean’s coastal belt, in mixed woods with Manna Ash, Evergreen Oakand Pubescent Oak. Ancient Greeks and Romans consid-ered maples as fatal trees, because the leaves often turn of a blood-like red in Autumn.

Mild, warmSub-Mediterranean broadleaf forests

Southern EuropeBroad columnar

Tree/Shrub, deciduous broadleaf

Montpellier Maple XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

9.5 m

( Acer monspessulanum ) 02.

Medium

Young

Montpellier Maple ( Acer monspessulanum )


5.5 m

3 m

02.

Notes :


Adult

In spite of the name, the Italian Maple is not the most diffused native maple tree of Italy. It’s original area is quite narrow and it is not a single species, but a group of at least 3 species with varied characteristics thatBotanists still haven’t been able to identify with certainty. It’s popularity as decorative tree is increasing.

Mild, warmBroadleaf forests, from sea level to 1,300 m.

Central and Southern Italy, YugoslaviaBroad spreading


Italian Maple XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

19 m

( Acer opalus ) 03.

Medium

Young

Italian Maple ( Acer opalus )


5 m

3.5 m

03.

Notes :


Adult

According to an ancient legend, the Black Alder hosts the Evil spirit. The leaves soon turn to a dark shade of green (hence the “black” name). It has been widely planted for land reclamation of swamp areas. The wood is waterproof and as such extensively used for ships. Often found in mixed woods with willows and poplars.

Temperate, mild, warmStill water areas (ponds and swamps) up to 800 m.

Europe, Northern Africa, Western AsiaBroad conical


Black Alder XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

21 m

04. ( Alnus glutinosa )

Medium

Young

Black Alder ( Alnus glutinosa )


14 m

5.5 m

04.

Notes :


Adult

The Hornbeam is a humble but sometimes majestic rural tree. Once common in Europe’s mixed broadleaf forests (with English Oak, Sweet Chestnut, European Beech and Hazel), it is much less diffused today. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hornbeam became a high-society fashionable tree for decoration of villas’ boulevards.

TemperateMixed forests, up to 1,000 m; on fresh, fertile soil

Central and Eastern Europe (Germany to Italy and Balkans)Broad spreading


Hornbeam XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

21 m

( Carpinus betulus ) 05.

Medium YoungHornbeam ( Carpinus betulus )


13 m 3 m05.

Notes :


Adult

The Hackberry is a humble rustic tree typical of Southern Europe countryside. It can grow between the rocks, and it’s Italian name (“Spaccasassi”, rock-breaker) let us imagine how powerful the roots are. The berries are much appreciated by the birds. It is often used in urban decoration because it is very resistant to pollution and parasites.

Temperate, mild, warmBroadleaf forests up to 600 m., on arid, rocky soils

Sub-Mediterranean Europe, Western AsiaBroad columnar


European Hackberry XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

20 m

( Celtis australis ) 06.

Medium

Young

European Hackberry ( Celtis australis )


9.5 m

3.5 m

06.

Notes :


Adult

Before the Christian age, Scandinavia people considered this tree sacred to god Odin. There was also a belief that burning some Common Ash wood in a room could turn the evil spirits away. Vampires were believed to be killed only with a Common Ash pole in their hearts. Today the tree is cultivated for the highly prized wood.

Mild, temperate, coolMoist forests and river banks, on fresh, deep soil

EuropeBroad columnar


Common Ash XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

32 m

( Fraxinus excelsior ) 07.

Medium

Young

Common Ash ( Fraxinus excelsior )


07.

15.5 m

4 m

Notes :


Adult

Tree, evergreen coniferBroad columnarSoutheast of Europe (from Eastern Alps to Greece)

Mountains and hills, on rocky calcareous soilMild, temperate, cool

Also known as European Black Pine, The Austrian Black Pine is often used as pioneer species on wasted areas, because it tolerates arid soils. Although not a mountain tree, it is cold-tolerant. It needs a lot of vertical light, but can stand lateral density, so woods of Black Pine are often dense with trunks. It is called “black” because of the dark needles.

Austrian Pine XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

26 m

( Pinus nigra ) 08.

Medium

Young

Austrian Pine ( Pinus nigra )


16 m

7.5 m

08.

Notes :


Adult

Often found on river sides, the White Poplar is one of the most beautiful trees of Southern Europe, with the white bark and the spectacular leaves (dark green on the upper side, white on the under side). It grows on sandy or gravely deep calcareous soils, often in mixed woods with Black Poplar, White Willow and Black Alder.

Mild, warmRiver banks, moist forests up to 1,000 m.

Southern Europe, Western Asia, Northern AfricaBroad columnar


White Poplar XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

30 m

( Populus alba ) 09.

Medium

Young

White Poplar ( Populus alba )


7 m

10 m

09.

Notes :


Adult

The Black Poplar is the most diffused European poplar, and one of the landmarks of Europe’s river valleys, although today the pure species can be found only in the wild, because in cultivations faster-growing hybrids are preferred. Differently from the White Poplar, the Black Poplar is drought-intolerant.

Mild, temperateRiver banks, moist forests up to 1,000 m.

Central and Southern Europe, Western AsiaBroad spreading


Black Poplar XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

26 m

( Populus nigra ) 10.

Medium

Young

Black Poplar ( Populus nigra )


13 m

2 m

10.

Notes :


Adult

The Lombardy Poplar is the result of a spontaneous genetic anomaly in a Black Poplar exemplar located in Lombardy (Italy), in the 18th. Century. The brancheswere then used to propagate the new variety, which in only 200 years became one of the world’s most popular for decoration of the countryside. It exists only as male, so it can not reproduce itself spontaneously.

Mild, temperatePlanted by man in the countryside, at low altitudes

Italy (Lombardy)Upright columnar


Lombardy Poplar XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

30 m

( Populus nigra var. Italica ) 11.

Medium

Young

Lombardy Poplar ( Populus nigra var. Italica )


18 m

8 m

11.

Notes :


Adult

The Cherry Laurel can be found as a small tree or shrub. It is a very popular choice for hedges, because it has a dense growth and stands severe pruning. All parts are poisonous for man because of the Prussic acid, yet birds enjoy the cherries very much and often nest amongst the branches.

MildForests and thickets, in full sunlight or partial shade

Eastern Europe, Western AsiaBroad spreading

Shrub/Tree, evergreen broadleaf

Cherry Laurel XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

10 m

( Prunus laurocerasus ) 12.

Medium

Young

Cherry Laurel ( Prunus laurocerasus )


5.5 m

2 m

12.

Notes :


Adult

Also known as Durmast Oak. It is often found in mixed woods with English Oak, Turkey Oak and Hornbeam (at lower altitudes), or with Sweet Chestnut and Beech (on the mountains). It is very tolerant of both cool and warm temperatures. The wood is the most appreciated of all Oak wood for furnishing.

Cool, temperate, mild, warmForests, from sea level to 1,300 m.

Europe, from Scandinavia to Southern ItalyBroad spreading


Sessile Oak XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

32 m

( Quercus petraea ) 13.

Medium

Young

Sessile Oak ( Quercus petraea )


14 m

5 m

13.

Notes :


Adult

The English Oak used to be one of the most diffused trees on the European plains and hills. Today only a small portion of the old oak forests remain. The Latin name “robur” hints at the sturdiness of the wood, which is resistant but easy to work, and therefore widely used to build houses and ships.

Mild, temperatePlain and hill forests

EuropeBroad spreading


English Oak XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

27 m

( Quercus robur ) 14.

Medium Young

English Oak ( Quercus robur )


15 m 5 m

14.

Notes :


Adult

The White Willow is one of the landmarks of the Euro-pean countryside, being present almost everywhere on river sides and water pools. It very often grows in mixed stands with the Black Poplar. It used to be widely cultivated for the production of wicker, but not so much often today.

Mild, temperateRiver sides, from sea level to 1,000 m.

Europe, Western AsiaBroad columnar


White Willow XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

15 m

15. ( Salix alba )

Medium

Young

White Willow ( Salix alba )


11 m

5.5 m

15.

Notes :


Adult

The Crack Willow is named after the fragility of it’s branches, which are easily broken by the water stream and carried away, to be left in the mud where they grow as new trees. For this reason it is not unusual to find this tree growing in the middle of low waters. It tolerates pollution and salt and it is planted to consolidate embankments.

MildRiver banks

Europe, AsiaBroad spreading


Crack Willow XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

12 m

( Salix fragilis ) 16.

Medium

Young

Crack Willow ( Salix fragilis )


8 m

3 m

16.

Notes :


Adult

The Elderberry grows where the soil is humid and rich with Nitrogen: abandoned buildings, areas wasted by fire, where it often is the first re-colonizing species. The raw berries, rich of C vitamin, are loved by birds, but poisonous for man. People make jam from them. Berries and flowers have important medical qualities.

Warm, mildHumid woods, river sides, wasted lands, in full sunlight

Europe, Western AsiaBroad spreading


Elderberry XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

6.5 m

( Sambucus nigra ) 17.

Medium

Young

Elderberry ( Sambucus nigra )


6.5 m

2.5 m

17.

Notes :


Adult

In spite of the name, the English Yew is a Southern tree. It is very poisonous for man: ancient Romans called it the “death tree” and wore the branches as mourning orna-ment. Horses and cows can eat it. A very ancient species (already present in the Tertiary era), it has a very long life: there are exemplars older than 1,500 years.

MildIn the shade of broadleaf forests, on calcareous soil

Northern Africa, Southeast of EuropeBroad conical

Tree, evergreen conifer

English Yew XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

16 m

( Taxus baccata ) 18.

Medium

Young

English Yew ( Taxus baccata )


10.5 m

4.5 m

18.

Notes :


Adult

Often found in mixed woods with Hornbeam, Elms, Oaks and Common Ash, the Broad-Leaved Linden is not the most diffused European linden, because it needs a more humid soil. It also blooms some weeks sooner than the others. It is cultivated by honey producers because the flowers are very much appreciated by bees.

MildMoist forests, from sea level to 1,200 m.

Europe, Southwest of AsiaBroad columnar


Broad Leaved Linden XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

20 m

19. ( Tilia platyphyllos )

Medium

Young

Broad Leaved Linden ( Tilia platyphyllos )


12.5 m

5 m

19.

Notes :


Adult

The Silver Linden is so called because the under side of leaves is of a light greenish colour. It is the most pollution-resistant and climate-tolerant of all linden species, and widely used for urban decoration. The flowers are the most scented of all linden trees, but can be lethal for bees, therefore the Silver Linden is not used in apiculture.

MildOpen hill forests, on calcareous soils

Southeast of Europe, Southwest of AsiaBroad columnar


Silver Linden XfrogPlantsE U R O P E 1

25 m

20. ( Tilia tomentosa )

Medium

Young

Silver Linden ( Tilia tomentosa )


10 m

4.5 m

20.

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