Deciduous Trees

Deciduous Trees

Description
Description

Deciduous Trees are a type of tree that seasonally sheds their leaves for part of the year—typically in the autumn. As a natural occurring process for conserving water during winter or drought seasons, deciduous trees will often display bright autumn colors as they prepare for shedding their leaves as the production of chlorophyll pigments is decreased. Deciduous trees are commonly found in temperate forest biomes, and mixed subtropical and tropical biomes.

Common Questions
Common Questions
Why do leaves change color in autumn?

Leaves on trees change color in the fall season due to reduced chlorophyll pigment production in preparation for shedding their leaves for the winter. Brighter leaf colors occur in environments where nights are cold and days are shorter.

Why do trees lose their leaves?

Trees shed their leaves to conserve water for either the winter season in temperate climates or for the dry season in tropical and subtropical environments.

What is a Deciduous Tree?

Deciduous Trees are trees that naturally shed their leaves during specific seasons.

Plants

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50’-75’ | 15.2-22.9 m
25’-40' | 7.6-12.2 m (Spread)
3’-6’ | .9-1.8 m (Trunk)
.6”-.8” | 15-20 mm (Leaf)
Bald Cypress
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Bald Cypress
25’-30’ | 7.6-9.1 m
25’-30’ | 7.6-9.1 m
Blue Palo Verde Tree
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Blue Palo Verde Tree
50’-80’ | 15.2-24.4 m
25’-40' | 7.6-12.2 m (Spread)
3.3’-8.2’ | 1-2.5 m (Trunk)
.4”-.8” | 10-20 mm (Leaf)
Montezuma Bald Cypress
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Montezuma Bald Cypress
50’-60’ | 15.2-18.3 m
10’-20’ | 3-6.1 m (Spread)
1.3’-2.3’ | .4-.7 m (Trunk)
.12”-.4” | 3-10 mm (Leaf)
Pond Cypress
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Red Oak | Champion Oak Tree
Elevation drawing of a Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree with dimensions for the canopy size and height

The Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree, Quercus rubra, is a deciduous tree with stout branches that grow at right angles to the trunk and then form a round canopy. The bark of the Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree makes it easily recognizable as it has ridges with the appearance of shiny stripes.

The Red Oak is native to North America particularly in the eastern and central United States as well as southeast and south-central Canada. The average lifespan of the Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree consists of up to 400 years. The tree also produces acorns that serve as food for blue jays, wild turkeys, squirrels, and black bears.

Detailed plan and elevation drawings of a Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree
The Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree, Quercus rubra, is a deciduous tree with stout branches that grow at right angles to the trunk and then form a round canopy. The bark of the Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree makes it easily recognizable as it has ridges with the appearance of shiny stripes.

Detailed plan and elevation drawings of a Red Oak (Champion Oak) Tree
Red Oak | Champion Oak Tree
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Height: 50’-75’ | 15.2-22.9 m
Width (Canopy): 40’-60’ | 12.2-18.3 m
Leaf Shape: Seven or nine-lobed oblong-ovate
Leaves (Length): 5”-10” | 12.7-25.4 cm
Leaves (Width): 4”-6” | 10.2-15.2 cm
Color: Dark green or yellow green; rich red (Seasonal)
Scientific Name: Quercus rubra

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Red Oak | Champion Oak Tree elevation (detail), plan (detail), elevation (simple), plan (simple)

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Sassafras Tree
Scale illustration of a Sassafras Tree compared to the size of a person with typical height measurements

The Sassafras Tree, Sassafras albidum, is a type of deciduous tree that has become distinguished by its aromatic properties as all parts of the tree are aromatic. The Sassafras Tree can be recognized by its slender branches covered with smooth orange-brown bark. It has 3 distinct leaf patterns – unlobed oval, bilobed, and trilobed.

The Sassafras Tree is native to eastern North America and eastern Asia preferring wet and well-drained soils. The Sassafras Tree thrives in moist sites and has an average lifespan of 100 years. The fruit of the Sassafras Tree is eaten by deer, bears, wild turkeys, and birds.

Detail and outline silhouette illustrations of a Sassafras Tree
The Sassafras Tree, Sassafras albidum, is a type of deciduous tree that has become distinguished by its aromatic properties as all parts of the tree are aromatic. The Sassafras Tree can be recognized by its slender branches covered with smooth orange-brown bark. It has 3 distinct leaf patterns.

Detail and outline silhouette illustrations of a Sassafras Tree
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Height: 49’-66’ | 14.9-20.1 m
Width (Canopy): 40’-50’ | 12.2-15.2 m
Leaf Shape: Mitten-shaped, 3-lobed, or ovate
Leaves (Length): 4.0”-6.0” | 10.2-15.2 cm
Color: Yellow, orange, red, brown
Scientific Name: Sassafras albidum

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Sassafras Tree elevation (detail), elevation (outline)

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Blue Palo Verde Tree
Elevation drawing of a Blue Palo Verde Tree with dimensions for typical overall height

The Blue Palo Verde Tree, Parkinsonia florida, is a deciduous tree with a name translating to ‘green pole or stick’ referring to its green trunk and branches. The Blue Palo Verde is multi-stemmed and has a long hanging canopy. The tree is native to Sonoran deserts in the southwestern part of the United States and northwestern Mexico preferring soil with good drainage and low amounts of moisture.

The Blue Palo Verde Tree grows fast and has a lifespan of up to 100 years. The Blue Palo Verde Tree produces seeds, nectar, and shaded cover creating wildlife value.

The Blue Palo Verde Tree, Parkinsonia florida, is a deciduous tree with a name translating to ‘green pole or stick’ referring to its green trunk and branches. The Blue Palo Verde is multi-stemmed and has a long hanging canopy. The tree is native to Sonoran deserts in the southwestern United States.

Blue Palo Verde Tree
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25’-30’ | 7.6-9.1 m
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25’-30’ | 7.6-9.1 m
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Leaf Shape: Tiny leaves with pods
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Light green; yellow (seasonal)
Scientific Name:
Parkinsonia florida

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Blue Palo Verde Tree elevation

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Ginkgo | Maidenhair Tree
Dimensioned elevation drawing of the Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree measuring height and canopy size

The Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree, Ginkgo bilboa, is a deciduous tree with a large angular canopy and long erratic branches as it grows with a pyramidal silhouette. The Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree also grows deep roots and has fan-shaped leaves with veins that radiate out.

This species of tree is native to native to China with the first Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree first appearing over 290 million years ago. The Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree has a long lifespan as it can live up to 3,000 years. Although the Gingko (Maidenhair) Tree has withstood the test of time it currently does not provide much wildlife value.

Detailed plan and elevation drawings of the Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree
The Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree, Ginkgo bilboa, is a deciduous tree with a large angular canopy and long erratic branches as it grows with a pyramidal silhouette. The Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree also grows deep roots and has fan-shaped leaves with veins that radiate out.

Detailed plan and elevation drawings of the Ginkgo (Maidenhair) Tree
Ginkgo | Maidenhair Tree
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Height: 25’-50’ | 7.5-15.2 m
Width (Canopy): 25’-35’ | 7.6-10.7 m
Leaf Shape: Fan shaped with leaf blade
Leaves (Length): 2”-3.9” | 5-10 cm
Color: Green, Yellow (Seasonal)
Scientific Name: Ginkgo biloba

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Ginkgo | Maidenhair Tree elevation (detail), plan (detail), elevation (simple), plan (simple)

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Tulip Tree
Scale comparison drawing of a Tulip Tree in relation to a typical person with labeled dimensions

The Tulip Tree, Liriodredon, is a characteristically large deciduous tree with bright green leaves that are similar to tulip flowers after which it was named. The Tulip Tree has an oval shape canopy with yellow-green flowers up high. The aromatic stems make the Tulip Trees easily recognizable. The Tulip Tree is native to eastern North America and prefers soils with normal moisture, but can grow in humid regions. The lifespan of the Tulip Tree can reach 500 years or more in optimal conditions. The Tulip Tree provides wildlife like birds and mammals with food throughout the year.

Pair of elevation drawings of a Tulip Tree drawn in detail and in silhouette
The Tulip Tree, Liriodredon, is a characteristically large deciduous tree with bright green leaves that are similar to tulip flowers after which it was named. The Tulip Tree has an oval shape canopy with yellow-green flowers up high. The aromatic stems make the Tulip Trees easily recognizable.

Pair of elevation drawings of a Tulip Tree drawn in detail and in silhouette
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Height: 70’-100’ | 21.3-30.5 m
Width (Canopy): 40’-50’ | 12.2-15.2 m
Leaf Shape: Squarish outline, 3-4 lobed
Leaves (Length): 4”-6” | 10.2-15.2 cm
Leaves (Width): 3”-4” | 7.6-10.2 cm
Color: Green-yellow; vibrant yellow (fall)
Scientific Name: Liriodendron tulipifera

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Tulip Tree elevation (detail), elevation (outline)

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