Trees Crossword Puzzle

About the Trees Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers tree species and the structures that help trees grow. Look for familiar names such as Maple, Birch, and Willow, as well as Eucalyptus, Redwood, and Baobab. Tree parts like Bark, Canopy, and Heartwood add another layer to the list. It suits nature lovers, budding botanists, and students learning to recognize trees.

This crossword draws on 42 clues about Trees. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Thorny African source of gum arabic (6 letters)
• •African giant with a bottle-shaped trunk (6 letters)
• •Upper layer formed by leafy crowns (6 letters)
• •Classic shade tree with a vase-shaped crown (3 letters)
• •Nut-bearing hardwood prized for smoking food (7 letters)
• •Source of syrup tapped in early spring (5 letters)
• •Coastal California conifer, tallest tree species (7 letters)
• •Large shade tree with mottled peeling layers (8 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.