Best fire-resistant trees – 6 varieties that work for fire-smart landscaping. ... You need to know the tree’s mature height to determine how far from your home to plant it.

Here is a list of the most common North American hardwood trees with links to their ranges, their identifying, and habitat descriptions, plus photos.

Black alder, which is also known as common alder or European alder, is found in most of Europe and extends into North Africa and Asia. It is easily identified by its gummy twigs and leaves. Learn more ...