Canada is a country steeped in natural beauty, with a wide variety of habitats and plant species in its geographical expanse. The country’s various trees are among the most striking examples of its national flora. Some of these beautiful trees stand out as exemplary species. Identifying these trees can be easy when you know their unique characteristics.
With one of the world’s most easily recognized tree leaves, the Maple is such a stately figure that the Canadian flag bears its leaf’s image. Ten species of the Maple are native to Canada, and are easiest to identify by examining their leaf structure and their seed pods. The seeds of maples, called samaras, are designed to float through the air in a spinning motion. Some liken their hovering descent to a helicopter in flight. Some Maple trees grow up to 150 feet tall.
Western Red Cedar – British Columbia’s Official Tree
Western Red Cedar Tree
Cedars are easily identifiable by their characteristic sweet, musk-like scent, their imposing height and thickness, and the rugged appearance of their bark. Cedar wood is known for its strong resistance to pests, and for its durability. Artisans use cedar for furniture and decorative timber trim and molding in houses.
Lodgepole Pine trees are known for their thick trunk. The largest species are six feet wide at their base. Specimens on the western coast of Canada are identifiable by the characteristic twisted, contorted shapes they take through the battering of coastal storms. Their species name is pinus contorta, literally translated as “twisted pine.”
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