There are many types of large trees. In fact, if we take into account that an average human does not exceed 2 meters in height, any plant that forces us to turn our heads back to be able to contemplate it better, we already consider it very tall. But yes, there are a number of arboreal species that are gigantic.
If you have a spacious garden you can embellish it with one of them, but if not, you can always suggest to the person in charge of the gardens and parks of your city that he is encouraged to plant them. Surely you would win all, since these plants provide a very pleasant shade. And with that said, let's see what types there are.
4 large trees for temperate climates
Trees that live in temperate climates are those who are used to the seasons being differentiated from each other. That is, spring has to be mild, summer hot, autumn cool and winter has to be cold to the point that temperatures drop below zero degrees at some point.
Is your climate like that? So these are some of the 4 large trees that can live there:
Real maple (Acer platanoides)
Image - Bruns.de
El real maple It is a deciduous tree that reaches a height of up to 35 meters. It has a wide, rounded crown, made up of palmate green leaves that turn red in autumn before falling. The flowers are grouped in panicles and are yellowish-green.
It is a plant that grows in soils rich in nutrients, with good drainage and light.
Black poplarblack people)
El black poplar or black poplar It is a deciduous tree that can reach a height of 30 meters usually, but it can grow more if the conditions allow it. Its trunk is straight, with a beautiful grayish bark, and a crown whose branches grow almost vertically, which makes it very narrow. The leaves are green on both sides when they finish maturing, but when they sprout they are pubescent.
It is a species native to Europe, which usually grows in almost all types of soils, but prefers those rich in nutrients.
Common cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Image - Flickr / Garden tourist
The common cypress is an evergreen conifer that grows between 25 and 30 meters on average, but can reach 42 meters in height. Its crown varies a lot depending on where it grows: if it has space, it will tend to be more open and rounded than if it has other trees nearby. In addition, it must be said that there are several varieties: for example the 'Stricta' is widely used as a hedge, since it has a very beautiful pyramidal crown.
It is known that it is native to the east of the Mediterranean region, although today it is cultivated in any part of the world where the climate is seasonal. It lives in soils that have good drainage, and also withstands short periods of drought well once established.
Oak (Oak)
Image - Flickr / Peter O'Connor aka anemoneprojectors
El common oak, or horse oak as it is also called, is a deciduous tree (marcescente, actually; that is, it keeps its leaves dry until well into winter) that has an incredible bearing. Reaches a height of 40 meters and it has a trunk that, although short, can be 50-60 centimeters thick. Its crown is wide and very leafy, populated by countless large leaves of an intense green color on the upper side and paler on the underside.
Native to much of Europe, although it is rare in the Western Mediterranean. In Spain it only grows in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the northern half. It lives in acidic, fertile and cool soils.
4 large trees for tropical climates
Tropical climates they are characterized by registering, in general, mild temperatures all year round. Now, the closer you are to the equator, the hotter it will be since the sun's rays arrive directly. But there we also find large trees:
Fire treeBrachychiton acerifolius)
Image - Wikimedia / John
El fire tree is a deciduous plant that it can reach a maximum height of 40 meters, but in cultivation it stays at about 20 meters. Its crown is wide, composed of lobed, glabrous leaves. It produces flowers of an intense red color, similar to the color of fire (hence the common name).
Although it is native to the subtropical region of Australia, it is a tree that can be grown both in tropical climates and in warm temperate climates, as it resists up to -4ºC.
Baobab from Madagascar (Adansonia grandidieri)
Image - Wikimedia / Bernard Gagnon
The Madagascar baobab is the tallest of the entire genus Adansonia. In its habitat, specimens of up to 40 meters have been found, but the normal thing is that they do not exceed 30 meters. Of course, its trunk is equally impressive: up to 3 meters in diameter. Its crown branches, but little. It is almost flattened, populated by palmate green leaves, and deciduous (they fall in the dry season).
It is an endemic species to Madagascar, where it lives near (or in) swampy areas. Currently, it is in danger of extinction. It needs warmth and well-drained soil to grow.
Rainbow eucalyptus (Eucalyptus deglupta)
Image - Wikimedia / Forest and Kim Starr
El rainbow eucalyptus is an evergreen tree that reaches a height of up to 75 meters. Its trunk is straight, with a multicolored bark that attracts a lot of attention. The leaves are green, lanceolate in shape. It produces flowers in white panicles.
It is native to Papua New Guinea, where the climate is tropical humid (that is, it rains frequently).
Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla)
Image - Wikimedia / bertknot
El norfolk pine, also called araucaria excelsa or simply araucaria, is an evergreen conifer with great appeal that reaches a height of 70 meters. Its crown is geometric, formed by branches arranged horizontally that form floors. The leaves are made up of scales, and are green.
Although it is a species vulnerable to extinction due to loss of habitat, it is highly valued in cultivation. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and also in warm temperate climates such as the Mediterranean. It can withstand mild frosts, down to -2ºC without being damaged.
Which of these types of large trees did you like the most?