The European larch is the only native conifer in Europe which drops its needles in autumn. The needles are very flexible and soft. The male cones are yellow and grow downward, but the female cones grow upward and are red. The larch grows mainly in sub-continental climates. Together with the Norway spruce (Picea abies) it colonizes steep slopes.

Observed phases: UL BF FF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF CL FL

The Norway spruce is the only naturally occurring representatives of this genus in Central Europe. It is an economically important forest timber and with over 28 % share of the forest area the most common tree species in Germany. The needles are very sharp and healthy trees keep them between 4 and 7 years.

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

The Serbian spruce occurs naturally only in a small area north of Višegrad(Bosnia And Herzegovina). Their appearance is characterized by a slender growth and by branches with dense needles, up to the ground.

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The pine forest is a fast-growing evergreen conifer. The main distribution area covers Europe until well into Siberia. The multi-year needles are 4 to 7 cm long and have a bluish to greygreen colour.

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

Observed phases: MS BF FF

The main distribution area of B. pubescens is Europe and Siberia. The White birch is a fast growing deciduous tree which reaches a height up to 30 m under favourable site conditions. Its wood has only little value, because it is not very viable and it easily rots. The pollen can trigger allergies.

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In contrast to the White birch, the Silver birch prefers slopes or drier site conditions. The name ‘birch’ was derived from the Indo-European root word ‘bhereg’ that means ‘glimmer of light’, and refers to the bark.

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Observed phases: UL BF FF CL FL

The Common beech grows in temperate and warm-temperate regions of Europe which have no pronounced droughts. A typical feature is the smooth, relatively thin bark into old age. It forms inconspicuous, pale green flowers. The male ones flower earlier than the female ones.

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

The Oriental beech is different from the similar Common Beech by the compact, 6 to 12 cm long leaves that are elongated elliptical and above the middle at the widest.

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The Grey poplar is a natural hybrid of Silver-leaved poplar (Populus alba) and Trembling poplar (Populus tremula). Naturally, it is found in Central and Southeastern Europe and Western Asia. It is less susceptible to disease than any other poplar species.

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The Trembling poplar, a usually up to 30 m high tree, can reach an age of up to 200 years. It occurs as a forest tree in pure and mixed stands. It provides only low temperature requirements and has no special habitat. The roundish oval leaves have a serrated or wavy edge.

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

The Wild cherry belongs to the genus Prunus which also includes the plum, peach, almond and the apricot. The word avium derives from the Latin word avis for bird and refers to the fruits that are often eaten by birds. The ripe cherries have a red to black colour. The flesh is sweet, slightly bittersweet for the wild forms.

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Observed phases: UL BF FF RF CL FL

The Sessile oak is to the Common oak the most common oak in Central Europe. The tree crown is looser than in Common oak and the foliage is more evenly distributed. It flowers from April to May. The male ament is 5-8 cm long. The female flowers are whitish and spherical shaped with purple stigma.

Observed phases: UL JS BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL JS BF FF RF CL FL

The Common oak is one of the most common and both ecologically and economically important hardwood trees in Central Europe. The scientific species name ‘Quercus robur’ is attributed to the Latin word ‘robur’ to refer to the reddish brown heartwood of oak. In contrast to the Sessile oak the acorns hang on long stalks.

Observed phases: UL JS BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL JS BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL JS BF FF RF CL FL

The Locust (Common Robinia) is native to the eastern North America. It is an undemanding tree and its bark, leaves and seeds are poisonous. The striking, bright white and fragrant flowers of Locust appear in Central Europe after the leaves, while in southern Europe coincident or even before the leaves.

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Mountain ash is spread almost all over Europe and it grows from sea level to the timber-line. The leaves are impair-pinnate. The fruits contain toxic parasorbic acid which is destroyed by heating.

Observed phases: UL JS BF FF RF CL FL

Observed phases: UL JS BF FF RF CL FL

The Small-leaved lime is widespread in Europe. It is found mainly in the uplands and is a deciduous tree growing to heights of about 30 meters and can reach an age up to 1000 years. In beekeeping, the tree is highly valued due to the high sugar content of its nectar.

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In spring, the Alpine currant bears bunches of small greenish yellow flowers. The light gray branches have no spines or thorns, in contrast to other Ribes species. The round berries are scarlet and taste rather bland.

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The natural distribution area of Roundear willow is Europe and western Asia. The Roundear willow is a deciduous, multi-stemmed, richly branched shrub, rarely a small tree. It reaches heights of 2 to 3 meters. The inconspicuous flowers appear before leaf unfolding.

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The freestanding Pussy willow is a small tree. It has loose branches which form a funnel-shaped tree. The curved, overhanging branches form ‘transparent curtains’.

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The Smith’s willow is a large shrub or small tree which is 4-6 m tall and wide.

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The Grey leaved willow has several subspecies. Usually, it is a dwarf shrub that grows along the ground and has a height of just 10 cm.

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The Basket willow grows in the northern continental Europe and in North Asia. It is cultivated, because you can produce wickerwork like baskets of the extremely long rods.

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The Common elder is one of the most common shrub species in Central Europe. The flowers are whitish or pale yellow. In August and September the berries which are stone fruits, begin to ripen. At first they are red and then they turn black. They are very healthy, because they are rich of vitamin C and potassium. The red juice of the berries is hardly washed out of textiles.

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The common Hazel belongs to the birch family. It is widespread in large parts of Europe, Asia Minor and the Caucasus, where it occurs very often in Central Europe. The hazel forms male (ament) and female (inconspicuous) flowers. It is known for its edible hazel nuts.

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Forsythia suspensa comes from China, but is also cultivated in Japan for centuries. It belongs to the olive tree crops. The golden yellow flowers appear from early to mid-spring.

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The Lilac is originated in Europe and Northeast Asia, and includes about 20 species. Even the lilac belongs to the olive tree crops. The strongly fragrant flowers appear in May and June. Syringa x chinensis is not from China, but arose from several crosses that were bred in 1770 in Rouen (France).

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