Autumn is a season of transformation, especially for trees. It is during this time that many tree species begin to reveal their most beautiful side.


Below are descriptions of some common tree species that grow during fall:


Ginkgo Tree


Ginkgo trees are tall trees that can reach heights of over 40 meters with trunks up to four meters in diameter. The bark of the ginkgo tree has longitudinal fissures and is taupe, while the leaves are fan-shaped and light green. In autumn, the ginkgo tree's leaves turn a brilliant golden yellow.


Plane Tree


The sycamore tree, also known as the plane tree, typically grows to heights of 15-20 meters, with a trunk diameter of about 50 centimeters.


Its bark surface is smooth with few longitudinal fissures, and its color ranges from green to grayish-green. The leaves of the sycamore tree are broadly ovate with thick serrations on the edges and yellow-brown fluff on the petioles.


Maple Tree


The maple tree is a tall tree that can grow to heights of more than 29 meters, with a crown width of up to 16 meters. As the tree grows older, the canopy gradually opens up and becomes round.


Maple leaves are gorgeous in color and unique in shape, making them perfect for use as bookmarks, specimens, and other crafts. During autumn, the leaves of the maple tree turn a fiery red, which is due to the accumulation of sugar in the leaves the breakdown of chlorophyll, and the cessation of photosynthesis. Maple trees are also known for their graceful branch shapes and bark textures.


Poplar Tree


Poplar trees are arbor trees and the most widely distributed and adaptable tree species in the world. Poplars have straight trunks and smooth off-white bark. The leaves of poplar trees are oval or triangular-ovate with serrated edges.


Camphor Tree


The camphor tree is a large evergreen tree with a majestic tree shape and yellowish-brown bark. The leaves of the camphor tree are evergreen all year round, and the branches and leaves have a unique fragrance, which has a certain effect on repelling mosquitoes.


Camphor trees have a strong ability to absorb dust, fix soil, and prevent sand, making them suitable for planting on both sides of the road.


Elm Tree


The elm tree is an evergreen or deciduous tree that typically grows to heights of about 10-20 meters. The bark of the elm is gray-brown, and the leaves are oblong or ovate, shiny, and dark green during summer.


However, they turn chartreuse or golden yellow during the autumn season. The elm tree is known for its strong adaptability, fast growth, and drought and cold resistance, making it suitable for planting in parks, forest areas, and other places.


Pine Tree


Pine trees are evergreen trees that can grow to heights of about 10-30 meters. The bark is gray or brown, and the crown is conical or round. The leaves are long needle-shaped or short needle-shaped and dark green.


Although the color of the pine tree's leaves changes slightly in autumn, they remain dark green. Pine trees have good ornamental value and are often used as landscape trees or bonsai trees.


Jujube Tree


The jujube tree is an evergreen tree that typically grows to heights of about 6-10 meters. The bark is taupe, and the leaves are oblong and shiny. During summer, the leaves of the jujube tree are dark green, while in autumn, they turn yellow-green or golden yellow.