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Thursday, 10 January 2013

Tree Styles In 4 Popular European Nations

The best part of Europe is the importance to nature. Plantations and Trees are of utmost importance in ornamenting and gracing the cities. The Green background makes its architectural monuments all the more beautiful and fresh.

It may come as a surprise to you to know that Trees can also help you distinguish and differentiate a city from the other. If Switzerland and Southern bit of Austria are famous for grasslands then Germany, Spain and Italy are well known for its own Tree varieties. Take a look at the post in detail.


Germany - Not many know but the idea of Christmas tree came from Germany. Yes, decorating a tree was not a popular thing until 19th century but in Germany, you can find many artists painting the jewelled tree in as early as 15th or 16th century.



Oak, Pine, European Beech, Large Leaved & Small Leaved Lime, Fir and Sweet Chestnut are commonly seen trees across Deutschland. Normally, the trees are of Christmas tree shape or rather conical. The famous Black forest is known for coniferous trees like Beech, Juniper, Fir, Spruce and Oak. That is why the Cuckoo Clocks are very popular here.


Many travellers proudly express that although Germany is a densely populated country, it is well planned in giving more preference to natural flora and fauna.

Italy - Very rare style of trees can be seen in Rome. They look like as if they have all got a 'Mushroom Cut'.


Itseems the very idea of trimming Pine trees in the Capital city was to get a clear view of all the historical buildings and also click good photos in the shade of them.



The greenery is not destroyed just to highlight the masterpiece monuments but retained cleverly by styling in a unique way.

Spain - Although Barcelona is the coast capital, it still retains good greenery to help travellers to take shelter during scorching summers. Palms are highly popular in Barcelona.



Badalona, Costa Brava have good series of Palms. Even Park Guell and Monjuic have Palms predominantly than the other trees and shrubs.

France - Paris is also famous for its "Alley Of Trees". The Eiffel Tower, prominent streets, walkways are surrounded and are amidst good greenery. Horse Chestnut, Cherry and Oak are common Trees varieties.