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Top 20 Most Common Trees in Puno

Puno, Peru's unique climatic and soil dynamics provide the perfect conditions for the growth of native trees. Among them, Walking palm, Avocado, and Papaya stand out as representatives of the region's rich biodiversity. These trees hold great symbolic, cultural, and ecological importance within the state, serving as vital components of the local ecosystem and showcasing the resilience and beauty of Puno's natural heritage.

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Most Common Trees
Walking palm
1. Walking palm
It can grow to 25 m in height, with a stem diameter of up to 16 cm, but is more typically 15 to 20 m tall and 12 cm in diameter.
Avocado
2. Avocado
Persea americana, widely known as the avocado plant, is an evergreen tree (semi-deciduous in cooler climates) that is native to Central America. It is cultivated all over the world for its nutritious fruits. Avocado has become an important plant in many cuisines due to its high nutrient and fat content, creamy texture, and distinct taste.
Plant Height:
10 m to 20 m
Monterey cypress
3. Monterey cypress
The monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) is a coniferous, evergreen cypress tree native to coastal California in the United States. It is a popular tree for cultivation and landscaping and occasionally for furniture construction. The foliage of the monterey cypress is toxic to livestock.
Plant Height:
40 m
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Papaya
4. Papaya
Papaya is a fruit-bearing plant that originates from Central America. The fruits are edible and sweet and juicy when ripe. An enzyme collected from the milky sap is used as a meat softener, which if ingested may be toxic. Keeping a papaya plant in your garden will welcome many birds to your landscape.
Plant Height:
6 m to 10 m
Mango tree
5. Mango tree
Mango tree is a large tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is most well-known for the tropical fruit it produces, and mango is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Mango tree can also be used for wood after the tree’s fruit production is over. This type of wood is highly prized for making musical instruments.
Plant Height:
10 m to 20 m
Peruvian peppertree
6. Peruvian peppertree
The peruvian peppertree (Schinus molle) is a tree species native to the Andes Mountains of South America. Peruvian peppertree has both culinary and herbal uses and in the past also saw use as a textile dye. While the peppercorns are edible, the plant itself is poisonous to livestock and children.
Plant Height:
15 m
Guava
7. Guava
Guava (*Psidium guajava*) is a fruit-producing evergreen shrub that grows natively in the Caribbean region and South America. Guava attracts the honey bee and other insects, and guava fruit is edible. Additionally, guava wood is used for smoking meat.
Plant Height:
8 m to 13 m
Poinsettia
8. Poinsettia
The poinsettia is a common sight in the United States during Christmastime. It was popularized by Albert Ecke after he emigrated to California from Germany. Today, 70 million poinsettias are sold in a 6-week period.
Plant Height:
60 cm to 4 m
Peach
9. Peach
Peach is native to Northwest China. China, Spain, and Italy are the top three producers of peaches world-wide. The peach is also the state fruit of Georgia. Peach production in the US in 2017 was valued at $599 million. The fruit has a yellow or white flesh, a sweet aroma, and a skin that is either velvety (peaches) or smooth (nectarines).
Plant Height:
2 m to 8 m
Tasmanian blue gum
10. Tasmanian blue gum
Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) is an evergreen tree that can grow to over 61 m tall. Blooms from fall to spring with yellowish white flowers. Flower buds have a warty cap that falls off to release the numerous brush-like stamens. Attracts bees hummingbirds and other pollinators. Grows in full sun and is a great specimen for parks and city courtyards.
Plant Height:
45 m
Corn plant
11. Corn plant
Corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) is an evergreen, slow-growing perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. Also, it is a classic houseplant, grown in Europe since the 1800s. Its glossy green foliage that resembles corn leaves grow on top of a thick cane, which is why the plant is sometimes called “false palm tree.”
Plant Height:
4.5 m to 15 m
Norfolk island pine
12. Norfolk island pine
Norfolk island pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is a conifer tree native to Norfolk Island, a small island in the Pacific Islands. Now, it is a popular houseplant all around the world. However, norfolk island pine is in danger of dying out in the wild.
Plant Height:
50 m to 65 m
Mulberry
13. Mulberry
A unique and easy-to-grow edible landscaping plant, the mulberry is prized for its tasty fruits as well as its exquisite ornamental appeal. Originally native to China, this plant was valued for its role in silk production: silkworms will only eat the leaves of mulberry trees, making them crucial for the product's creation. Ultimately, the trees were sold around the world and are used today in different countries that produce silk.
Plant Height:
9 m to 20 m
Black poplar
14. Black poplar
Black poplar (Populus nigra) is a medium- to large-sized deciduous tree which can be naturally found in many alluvial European forests. It is a fast-growing tree, with a wide crown which is a common nesting place for different species of birds. Due to the degradation of its natural habitat, black poplar has become an endangered species in certain areas.
Plant Height:
20 m to 40 m
Black cherry
15. Black cherry
Black cherry (Prunus serotina) is a medium-sized, deciduous forest tree native to the Americas, but also naturalized in parts of Europe. It features inflorescence with small white blooms that become clusters of dark cherries, edible when pitted. Mature trees have gray-to-black, distinctly crackled bark. The glossy leaves are poisonous to livestock. It is a highly reproductive pioneer species with invasive potential.
Plant Height:
7 m to 24 m
Common fig
16. Common fig
Ficus carica, colloquially known as the common fig, is a deciduous small tree or shrub widely known for its sweet, chewy fruits. This shrubby plant has a very, very long cultivation history. The earliest evidence of its cultivation was found in the Jordan Valley and go all the way back to the tenth millennium BC.
Plant Height:
3 m to 10 m
European crab apple
17. European crab apple
European crab apple (Malus sylvestris) is a plant species that can live to be one hundred years old. European crab apple is native to Europe and its latin name Malus sylvestris means forest apple. Caterpillars of the twin-spotted sphinx feed on the leaves of european crab apple. This species has been considered an important ancestor of the domestic apple.
Plant Height:
10 m
Tamarillo
18. Tamarillo
Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum), also known as Tamarillo, is a small tree or shrub from the nightshade family, native to the Andes. It can grow up to 5 m high. The edible tomato-like fruit is also called Tamarillo and can be yellow, orange, red, or purplish. It is popular to grow in subtropical areas around the world.
Plant Height:
3 m to 4.5 m
Quince
19. Quince
Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a deciduous, multi-stemmed tree that sprouts showy, pale pink to white flowers in late spring and attracts butterflies. The trees produce bright yellow quince fruit that ripens in fall and can be eaten fresh off the tree or cooked into jellies or preserves. Quince fruits were once associated with the Greek goddess, Aphrodite.
Plant Height:
5 m to 8 m
Loquat
20. Loquat
The loquat is an evergreen tree that bears delicious fruit, which shares its name. Its origins lie in China, but the tree has since been introduced to a variety of locations across Asia, Southern Europe, and North America. The fruit is generally eaten raw, mixed into fruit salads, or turned into jam. The seeds, however, should not be eaten. In Italy, loquat is used to make nespolino liqueur.
Plant Height:
3 m to 10 m
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