Top 5 Most Common Trees

Wherever a tree care surgeon works they need to know about the local trees that they are working with. That way they can brush up on their knowledge in order to diagnose diseases, learn the best pruning techniques and the proper method of felling those trees. Here's a list of the 5 most common trees.

1. Big, Green And Very, Very Old: Oak Trees

Oak trees are extremely large and extremely old. There are around 600 different types of oak trees, all of which can grow up to 200 years old and even longer if not disturbed by people, animals or disease. Oak trees are susceptible to an array of diseases which shortens their lifespan, but is also the reason for the decreasing number of old Oak trees around today.

2. They Turn Mellow Yellow In Autumn: Beech Trees

Beech trees are most native to European countries and can grow as tall as 27 metres and 18 metres in width. Beeches are native to Southern Britain and grow best when in basic or acidic soil types - provided they are not waterlogged. Beech bark is extremely thin and can scar easily, which is why they are often seen with patches of silver and black on the bark. Beech trees are predominately ornamental, meaning its main purpose is for landscaping in gardens and parks.

3. The Ever Changing Elm Tree

All trees are different shapes and sizes, but none so more than the Elm. There are around 12 different species of Elm but even those from the same kind can look nothing alike. Elm trees have been attacked by the Dutch Elm Disease for many years, with over 20 million trees killed in under a decade. Elm wood is extremely strong and has a high resistance to splitting. This is why it is used to build a lot of products including chairs, wagons and even coffins.

4. Sycamore

The name Sycamore is given to three very different types of trees that all have similar shaped leaves. The most common Sycamore is the kind that is native to Britain and Ireland. It's noted for its tolerance of wind, urban pollution and salt spray, which makes it a popular tree for cities and along the coast. It's recognised by the fruit it flowers which look like two wings and spin in the wind as they fall from the tree.

5. The Weeping Willow

The Salix Babylonica is its official name, but was coined 'Weeping Willow' due to the way the branches grow down, rather than up and out. The Willow can grow up to 25 metres tall and grows very quickly. As opposed to other large trees, Willows don't have a long lifespan; they tend to live between 40-70 years old. Like the Elm, Weeping Willows are ornamental trees and are famous for being used in landscaping in many parts of China.


----------------------------------------------------
Wassells Aboricultural Services Ltd is a small family business with over 35 years experience working as tree surgeons in London. They provide an expert service in all aspects of tree surgery and management. For more information about tree care surgeon visit http://www.wassells.co.uk/


EasyPublish this article: http://submityourarticle.com/articles/easypublish.php?art_id=310167