Evergreen Trees: Not Just for Christmas

There are thousands of species of evergreen trees all over the world. From Redwoods of California to the Cypress trees of the mediterranean, here are just a few of these resilient pillars of nature.

December 08, 2020

By: Discovery

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Coastal Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)

The redwood species have the largest and tallest trees in the world. They can live for thousands of years.

Spanish Fir (Abies pinsapo)

Native to Spain and Morocco, this tree can grow up to 90ft tall in the wild.

Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana)

The mountain hemlock grows in predominantly cold climates around the base of higher-peaks and can sometimes live for 800 years.

Brazilian Pine (Araucaria angustifolia)

Nicknamed the candelabra tree, this species is critically endangered and only exists in the southern hemisphere.

Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Most commonly farmed for Christmas trees, the Douglas Fir can grow up to 330ft tall in the wild.

Noble Fir (Abies procera)

This tree is also known mostly for its use at Christmas time. In the wild, the trunk of Noble Firs can have a diameter of over 6ft.

Joshua Tree (Yucca brevifolia)

These out of the ordinary evergreen trees are native to the Southwestern US, lending their name to a California national park.

Mediterranian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)

Popular in landscaping, the Cypress is a tall evergreen that grows tall and column-like, like these lining a street in Val d'Orcia, Italy.