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After the glaciers receded, the Black Forest region of Southwest Germany was reportedly dominated by Beech, an aggressive quick growing tree, stopped only by the impending mountain elevation.

Over time, the local Germanic tribes cleared much of the Beech for use, then, along with the French, Dutch, and Norwegians, repopulated the area with other tree species for specific uses (e.g., Spruce for resin production for the ships-trade).

In no particular order, the following make up the majority of the Black Forest tree population.

Coniferous (grows cones, typically needles instead of leaves):

  • Common Juniper
  • European Silver Fir
  • Douglas Fir
  • Norway Spruce
  • Scots Pine

Deciduous (drops its leaves in Fall):

  • Linden
  • Beech
  • Oak
  • Hazel
  • Larch
  • Elm
  • Lime
  • Acer
  • Alder
  • Other various Broad Leaf

The Black Forest was so named because its canopy grew so dense sunlight could scarcely penetrate to the forest floor.

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