Maple trees in Ancient Rome

1. What trees were common in ancient Rome?
2. Are maple trees native to Italy?
3. Are maple trees ancient?
4. Where are maple trees originally from?

What trees were common in ancient Rome?

Common tree varieties in Roman gardens included olive, chestnut, cypress, pine, almond, and mulberry trees, as well as imported citrus trees. Pliny the Elder writes, in the Natural History, that certain trees were planted in honor of various gods.

Are maple trees native to Italy?

The italian maple is a species of maple native to the hills and mountains of southern and western Europe, from Italy to Spain and north to southern Germany, and also in northwest Africa in Morocco and Algeria.

Are maple trees ancient?

According to fossil records, maple trees are actually quite ancient. They date back to at least 100 million years ago, if not even older. These trees were growing when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Of course, not every species of maple tree survived from that time.

Where are maple trees originally from?

Maple trees are mostly native to Asia, though some originate from Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Most maples are deciduous trees; however, some varieties that are native to the Mediterranean region are evergreen.