Facts You Did Not Know About Trees

What will happen to the world when there are no trees? Well, there will be no shade for people during sunny days, no place for animals to live in, and no trees for people to climb. Indeed, it is very hard for someone to imagine a world without trees.

Facts About Trees

Trees are like human beings. They have a natural life cycle along with a finite life span. Trees grow up, become old and will eventually die. The lifespan of a tree is greatly influenced by various natural events like the presence or absence of sun, wind, water, fires, diseases, and insects.

Did you know that chemicals along with other tree components are found in lots of everyday products? Well, they are not just found in building materials and furniture; there are also some parts of trees in paint, chewing gum, shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste, cereals, and tires.

Trees are considered the largest of all living things. In fact, there are some species that can grow 100 meters and weigh 600 tons.

Trees are likewise known as the lungs of the world. They release oxygen, a primary element necessary to sustain life.

What is the oldest living organism? It is a rugged tree – the bristlecone pine. One specimen is actually 4,600 years old already.

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Amazing Facts About The Palm Tree

Here are some important things you may not know about the palm tree.

• Did you know that the palm tree has over 230 genera and over 2500 species currently known? All of the different varieties of palm trees belong to the Arecaceae family. Most palm trees are restricted to the sub-tropical and tropical regions and in counties with warm temperate climates.

• Not all plants that are called “palms” are really palms, and not all palm trees are “trees.” The Arecaceae family is composed of shrubs, trees and long, woody vines called lianas. But plants such as the yucca palm, Torby palm, traveler’s palm and sago palm do not belong to the Arecaceae family.

• Palms can be divided two groups, according to their type of leaves: palmate or fan-shaped leaves and pinnate or feather-shaped leaves.

• Palm trees are religious symbols. Palms are mentioned many times in the Bible and in the Quran. Palm leaves were used by the people of Jerusalem to greet Jesus as he enters the city; this is now a tradition and celebrated during Palm Sunday which takes place a week before Easter.

• There are many staples that come from palm trees. The most obvious product of the palm tree is the coconut. The others are dates, betel nuts and acai fruit. Palm oil also comes from the oil palm tree.

• Colombia’s national tree, the Quindio wax palm, is the tallest-growing species of palm and can grow up to 197 feet tall.

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