What Trees to Plant in Europe?

The soil type and climate can vary across the continent making certain types of trees more suitable to certain environments. To help you choose the right tree, we’ve divided the countries in Europe in categories and have listed various species that will thrive in these areas. We understand how personal and special the choice can be, so we encourage you to look more into it and make a choice that is both logical and emotional. 

Category A: Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Ukraine  
Category B: Austria, Czechia, Estonia, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland  
Category C: Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland  
Category D: France  
Category E: Belgium, Denmark  
Category F: Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia, Turkey  
Category G: United Kingdom  
Category H: Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain  
Category I: Norway  
Category J: Finland  

Alder (Alnus glutinosa)  Birch tree that can quickly grow up to 30 metres. Needs some sun and lots of rain. 
Categories: A, B, C, D, I, J 

Beech (Fagus sylvatica) The beech, a beautiful tree that casts a thick shade. Loves the sun.
Categories: A, B, C, D, I, J  

Lime (Tilia cordata) Drought and disease cannot bring this one down. Loved by animals in nature.
Categories: A, B, C, D, I, J  

Maple (Acer platanoides) Beautiful, tall, and golden in colour. Thrives in the city and loves the sun.
Categories: A, B, C, D, I, J  

Oak (Quercus robur) Loves the sun, resists the drought. What more needs to be said. 
Categories: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H 

Olive (Olea europeana) Grows slowly and only in hot and dry conditions. Worth the wait though.
Categories: H  

Pine (Pinus halepensis) This one is known as the Jerusalem Pine. Drought can’t stop it. 
Categories: E, F, H, I,  

Spruce (Picea abies) Tall and green. Reminding of Christmas all the time.
Categories: A, B, C, I, J