| Tree | Scientific Name | Height (m) | Lifespan | Native Region | Climate Suitability | Wood Use | Other Uses | Cultural Importance | Special Feature | Environmental Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Malus domestica | 5-12 | 50-100 yrs | Central Asia | Temperate | Not widely used | Edible fruit; cider production | Symbol of health and knowledge | Produces diverse apple varieties | Supports pollinators |
| Orange | Citrus sinensis | 6-10 | 50-80 yrs | Southeast Asia | Subtropical, Tropical | Not used commercially | Edible fruit; juice production | Celebrated in Chinese New Year | High Vitamin C content | Attracts bees and insects |
| Peach | Prunus persica | 3-6 | 20-30 yrs | China | Temperate, Subtropical | Not used commercially | Edible fruit; skin care products | Symbol of longevity in Chinese culture | Soft, fuzzy skin | Provides nectar for pollinators |
| Pear | Pyrus spp. | 5-15 | 50-100 yrs | Europe, Asia | Temperate | Used for furniture | Edible fruit; ornamental | Symbol of wisdom in ancient cultures | Distinctive teardrop shape | Improves air quality |
| Plum | Prunus domestica | 3-6 | 20-30 yrs | Europe, Asia | Temperate | Not used commercially | Edible fruit; dried as prunes | Represents resilience in folklore | Wide variety of colors | Attracts pollinators |
| Avocado | Persea americana | 10-20 | 200-400 yrs | Central America | Tropical, Subtropical | Not used widely | Edible fruit; oil for cosmetics | Sacred to the Aztecs | Rich in healthy fats | Provides shade and stabilizes soil |
| Olive | Olea europaea | 3-15 | 500-1000+ yrs | Mediterranean | Warm, Dry | Hard, dense wood | Olive oil; edible fruit | Symbol of peace in many cultures | Extremely long-lived | Helps prevent soil erosion |
| Fig | Ficus carica | 5-10 | 50-75 yrs | Middle East, West Asia | Warm, Dry | Not used widely | Edible fruit; medicinal uses | Mentioned in religious texts | Produces multiple harvests annually | Habitat for diverse insects |
| Lemon | Citrus limon | 3-6 | 50-80 yrs | Southeast Asia | Tropical, Subtropical | Not used commercially | Edible fruit; cleaning products | Used in detox and healing rituals | High acidity; strong aroma | Attracts pollinators |
| Papaya | Carica papaya | 3-10 | 5-10 yrs | Central America | Tropical, Subtropical | Not used commercially | Edible fruit; medicinal uses | Known as “fruit of the angels” | Produces fruit year-round | Improves soil fertility |
| Tree | Scientific Name | Height (m) | Lifespan | Native Region | Climate Suitability | Wood Use | Other Uses | Cultural Importance | Special Feature | Environmental Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banyan | Ficus benghalensis | 20-25 | 200-300 yrs | South Asia | Humid, Subtropical | Not commercial | Medicinal; shade | Sacred in Hinduism | Spreads through aerial roots | Prevents soil erosion |
| Coconut Palm | Cocos nucifera | 20-30 | 80-90 yrs | Tropical Asia | Warm, Coastal | Not used widely | Edible fruits; oil; coir | Used in rituals across Asia | Grows on saline soils | Provides coastal stability |
| Mango | Mangifera indica | 10-30 | 100-200 yrs | Indian Subcontinent | Tropical, Subtropical | Medium-hard wood | Fruits; jams; pickles | National tree of Bangladesh | Fruit known as “king of fruits” | Provides shade and habitat |
| Neem | Azadirachta indica | 15-25 | 150-200 yrs | Indian Subcontinent | Hot, Arid | Medium-hard timber | Medicinal; pest repellent | Known as the “Village Pharmacy” | Resistant to drought | Purifies air; pest control |
| Teak | Tectona grandis | 20-40 | 100-150 yrs | South and Southeast Asia | Humid, Tropical | High-value hardwood | Furniture; boats | Used in royal architecture | High oil content in wood | High-value timber species |
| Jackfruit | Artocarpus heterophyllus | 15-20 | 100+ yrs | South and Southeast Asia | Humid, Warm | Medium-density wood | Edible fruit; seeds; leaves | Popular in traditional cuisines | Largest tree-borne fruit | Provides food for wildlife |
| Cashew | Anacardium occidentale | 10-15 | 50-60 yrs | Brazil | Tropical, Coastal | Not used widely | Edible nuts; resin; oil | Valued for its economic benefits | Produces “cashew apples” | Fixes nitrogen in soil |
| Mahogany | Swietenia mahagoni | 30-40 | 200+ yrs | Americas | Tropical, Humid | Premium hardwood | Furniture; musical instruments | Icon of quality furniture worldwide | Deep reddish-brown wood | Supports biodiverse ecosystems |
| Rubber Tree | Hevea brasiliensis | 15-25 | 100 yrs | Amazon Basin | Tropical, Rainy | Softwood, not durable | Latex for rubber production | Revolutionized the rubber industry | Sap produces natural rubber | Absorbs large amounts of CO2 |
| Ebony | Diospyros spp. | 15-25 | 150-200 yrs | Asia, Africa | Warm, Tropical | Hard, black timber | Fine furniture; carvings | Used in ancient and modern art | Dense black heartwood | Carbon sequestration |
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