ALL YEAR/ARBOR DAY

TREE RIDDLES

I just ran across this list of tree riddles. Thought that they might

come in handy during the up coming Arbor Day celebrations.

What tree always sighs and languishes? PINE

What tree is made of stone? LIME

What tree grows nearest the sea? BEECH

What tree always has a partner? PEAR

What tree is pulled from the water with a hook? BASS

What tree is often found in bottles? CORK

What is the straightest tree that grows? PLUM

What tree is older than most other trees? ELDER

What tree is always found after a fire? ASH

What tree do ladies wear around their necks? FIR

What tree wages a war on crops? LOCUST

What tree is the neatest tree that grows? SPRUCE

What tree is often found in people's mouths GUM

What tree does everyone carry in his hand? PALM

What tree is an awful grouch? CRAB

What tree grieves more than others? WEEPING WILLOW