Spain’s landscapes are home to a wide variety of trees, from Mediterranean evergreens to high mountain conifers. Iconic species include the holm oak, cork oak, and olive tree, which shape much of the country’s culture and ecosystems. In the north, beech and chestnut forests thrive in cooler, wetter climates, while southern regions feature drought-tolerant species such as pines and junipers. These trees not only provide shade, food, and timber but also play a vital role in biodiversity and soil conservation across Spain.
The Stone Pine is an evergreen tree easily recognized by its outline, the dense crown is almost a round globe in young specimens whereas in older trees it is shaped like a wide spread parasol, supported on large, elegant radial branches. It originates from the Mediterranean area and is popular there and elsewhere in the … Read more
English: Turpentine tree Scientific: Pistacia terebinthus Spanish: Terebinto Catalan: Noguereta Portuguese: Cornalheira, Terebinto The Turpentine tree – Pistacia terebinthus – Cornicabra is a resinous small tree or shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. In Iberia it is commonly found on limestone areas, occurring more frequently along the Mediterranean coastal line up to an … Read more
The Carob Tree – Ceratonia siliqua – Algarrobo is a long lived tree which grows to a height of around 12 to 15 metres and extends to a wide canopy. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean area where it thrives in arid conditions but is also cultivated commercially in warm climates as the pods … Read more
Holly – Ilex aquifolium – el acebo Natural Reserve Special Bird Protection Zone (ZEPA) Community area of Interest (LIC) The Garagüeta reserve is located in the Sierra de Montes Claros close to the village of Arévalo de la Sierra in the province of Soria (Castilla y Leon.) It is the most extensive holly wood in … Read more