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Common Trees

Common Trees

Most worlds and regions will contain trees or their otherworldly equivalent. The choice of tree species to include in your world or region can impact both the narrative and atmosphere: a colorful magnolia is very different than a stand of birch. Below is a selection of various common trees.

Oak
Elm
Birch
Willow
Pine
Fir
Cedar
Baobab
Oak
Aspen
Redwood
Maple
Magnolia
Acacia
Acorn (Oak)
Pinecone (Pine)

Which trees are most common in your world? Are they used as a resource? Are the largest or oldest among them revered?

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