Trees of the Temperate Word grow in regions that have a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. They have to deal with seasonal fluctuations in temperature with period of cold weather inhibiting the tree growth. Consequently the trees go into a state of dormancy during the coldest period. Most of these trees shed their leaves in fall and produce new fresh leaves in spring. However, many conifers survive by producing thin needle-like leaves which are able to withstand periods of severe cold without damage. Trees of the Temperate Word grow more slowly than tropical trees but they tend to live much longer. The famous Lime Tree from Lin in Switzerland is around 800 years old and fifteen kids are needed to span the trunk (shown in this gallery). Temperate deciduous forests are found in North America, Europe, Northeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

Old Olive Tree

Silver Birch Trees

Silver Birch Trees

Silver Birch Trees

Silver Birch

Silver Birch

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