A Walk Among the Trees Trivia Quiz

Answer: dogwood

Dogwood trees grow in every continent except Antarctica. Their four-petaled flowers come in white, pink, and red. The dogwood flower is the state flower of North Carolina. Small fruit grow on the trees and, depending on the species, are either edible or toxic to humans.

Although a Christian legend speaks of Jesus's cross being made of dogwood, there is no mention of it in the Bible. The story continues by saying that after Jesus was resurrected, he changed the dogwood trees, making them smaller and twisted so they could not be used to build any more crosses. The tree's flowers, which bloom around Easter, are said to represent the cross, with the dark marks on the end of the petals being the nails and the spiky stamens being the Crown of Thorns.

Answer: oak

There are around 600 species of oak tree, which grow throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Their seeds are called acorns. Its wood is often used to make barrels for alcoholic drinks, which affects the taste. Although acorns are toxic to cattle, horses, sheep, and goats, they are safe to eat for humans. Oak leaves are featured on Estonia's coat of arms.

Answer: redbud

There are about ten species of redbud, which grow in Asia, Europe, and North America. Its wood is used to make decorative items.

The Judas tree, or European redbud, is the tree which Judas Iscariot is said to have hanged himself from, though there is no evidence of this in the Bible. Like the dogwood, Jesus is said to have later made this tree smaller and weaker.

Answer: birch

Birch trees are native to Asia, Europe, and North America. They are known for their papery bark. The tree is used in the making of many things, including soap, shampoo, leather, and dyes. Their wood is often used to make drums and guitars. It is the state tree of New Hampshire.

Answer: cottonwood

Cottonwood trees are in the same family as poplars and aspens. They grow in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its wood is often used as timber. Its bark is popular among wood carvers because it is so soft. Because is roots easily, it is considered a poor wood fuel.

Answer: persimmon

Persimmon trees grow in every continent except Antarctica. Its wood is considered bad for furniture making due to the fact that the wood cracks easily and is hard to process. Some things that are made with it include billiard cues, drumsticks, and golf clubs.

The tree's genus, Diospyros, means "divine fruit" in Greek, leading to the nickname "God's pear". They can be eaten raw, dried, or cooked. China is the world's number one commercial producer of persimmons.

Answer: cherry

Cherry trees are a member of the genus Prunus, which consists of many stone fruit trees. They grow in all continents except for Antarctica. They provide food for the caterpillars of many butterflies and moths. Cherry blossoms are known for their beauty. Not all cherry trees grow fruit.

Answer: pine

Pines trees are known for their cones and needles. They live mostly throughout the Northern Hemisphere, but some species have been introduced in the Southern Hemisphere. Their wood is used as timber. They are also used as Christmas trees.

Answer: maple

Maple trees live in Asia, Europe, northern Africa, and North America. They are often chosen to be used as bonsai. They are also known for their beautiful autumn foliage. The sap of the sugar maple is used to make maple syrup, sugar, and taffy. Their wood is also used for furniture and musical instruments.

It is the national tree of Canada, with its leaf featured on the country's flag and coat of arms.

Answer: pear

The pear tree is in the genus Pyrus. There are about thirty species of pears grown throughout the world. Not all of the species grow fruit. Their flowers are white with five petals. Its wood is used to make woodwind instruments and furniture. According to the popular Christmas song, the gift given on the first day of Christmas is "a partridge in a pear tree".