Portugal has the luck to be situated right by the Atlantic Ocean, in the south of Europe, providing it with the very lovely climate that is great for humans, animals, and plants alike.

Perhaps one of the most famous trees found here is the Cork Oak. Quite simply, due to its product, which is achieved by skinning the bottom of it every few years.

The Pine tree also has an important role to play. It was even used to create the naval ships of the Navy!

Its modern predecessor is the often critiqued, imported Eucalyptus tree. As great as it smells in monoculture plantations, it appears to increase the risk of fire.

Speaking of famous Portuguese trees, the Olive tree can not be left out. With various examples being more than 1000 years old all over the country. Portuguese olives are famous beyond their borders.

Sticking to other “fruit” trees besides the classic orange and lemon trees, especially the Medronho (Strawberry Tree), the Carob Tree and the Almond, are worth mentioning. As both shape the southern Regions of Portugal.

If Portuguese Trees were different? Would its inhabitants be as well?