After winter, trees wake up to stretch their limbs and leaves. Pay close attention in late winter and early spring to see the beginnings of buds. Soon bright leaves and blossoms will take over. These spring tree facts show what to watch for while exploring outdoors.
Trees are dormant in winter (their version of hibernating), but wake up in spring. Learn more interestingwinter tree facts here.
Trees grow faster in the spring and early summer. The branches and the roots reach and strengthen.
Tree buds grow in spring. The buds on deciduous trees will open up into leaves, blossoms, or new twigs.
Trees have unique buds that help you identify the type of tree.
In early spring, tree buds and leaves may be red or purple. These are the leaves’ true colors. Soon chlorophyll will turn the leaves green. Autumn leaves are so colorful because there is no more chlorophyll.
Tree blossoms turn into fruit! Bees and other pollinators help the flowers fertilize. The blossoms fall off, and the fruit starts to grow.
Conifer trees stay green all winter. But they still grow new needles in spring. Look for bright or light green needles.
Conifer trees also produce buds. Some buds contain new needles. Others will grow into pollen or seed cones.
In the U.S., Arbor Day is the last Friday in April. We celebrate it by planting trees.
Many states choose a different day to celebrate Arbor Day. They pick the day based on the best tree-planting time.
Spring Tree Activities
I hope that these spring trees facts provided the perfect piece of trivia to share with your child or classroom. Explore tree activities and more spring facts to keep kids learning.
Take a nature walk to observe different types of tree buds and blossoms.
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree. Learn more on the Arbor Day Foundation website!
Pick a tree to visit each week of the spring, summer, and fall. Watch how it changes through the seasons.
Care for pollinators! Insects, birds, and bats all help trees grow. You can install birdfeeders, plant a pollinator garden, or create a bee watering station.
If you share any of these with your child, please comment and share any adorable, hilarious, or brilliant ways they responded.
Hello, I'm Alysia (uh-lee-shuh), a developmental therapist for infants and toddlers with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. As the founder of Well Beings with Alysia, I'm demystifying child development for parents and early educators. Learn how to introduce the play-based activities, books, nature materials, and toys I use in classrooms and early intervention. Contact me: alysia@wellbeingswithalysia.com
