Be the first to take the "Tree Personality Challenge" See how you measure up!

Just like trees, people have a purpose in life and can be shady, tall, short, vulnerable, a fortress, beautifully aesthetically, poetic, alluring, just to name a few. Have you ever compared yourself to a tree, or how your personality matches this perennial plant? Are your human branches elongated, or small, do they provide safety, or do you produce exotic fruit that can feed a tribe? Check out the list below to find which tree matches your personality.

• Rainbow Eucalyptus:  Found in Hawaii, rainbow eucalyptus are colorful, with organic patterns of bright and alluring hues that draw you into it's impressive and majestic abstractness.  Rainbow personalities are fresh and engaging. They are creative and are not afraid to be different. Their abstractness can be confused with being detached, although they are secure in their own skin, and reject perfection, instead, they love the anomalous and unique character of being different. The Rainbow eucalyptus tree is a phenomenon and gets its color from the patches of bark peeling off at various times and the colors are an indicator of its age. A newly shed outer bark reveals bright greens which darken over time into blues and purples, then organic red tones. Just like the real tree, rainbow eucalyptus people are a force to be reckoned with and their personalities are captivating and mysterious. 

• Oak Tree: Also known as Genus Quercus and native to the northern hemisphere oak trees have deciduous and evergreens extending from cool temperatures to tropical latitudes in the Americas, Asia, Europe and North Africa. Just like the oak tree, this grand personality is a fortress and a strong presence no matter where they go. People cling to them for safety and shelter. Their personalities are engaging, and all those who meet them find them intriguing and compelling. Oaktree personalities know they are leaders and don't need the affirmation that others seek.

• Palm Tree: The Arecaceae are a botanical family of perennial trees, climbers shrubs, and acaules, which are commonly known to most people as Palm Trees. Palm tree produces flowers and is native to Florida, Haiti, Guam, South Carolina, and Samoa. Palm Tree people are strong and enduring and are known to be fighters. They will bend, but won't break. They can endure torrential rains, and hurricanes and storms of life, and rarely will you find the palm tree personalities rendered listless and hopeless.  Palm Tree personalities know that they are distinctive and exclusive, and will line up next to their competition without hesitation.  

• Weeping Willow Tree: This graceful giant is known for its open crown of wispy, ground-sweeping branches and long, slender leaves. An indication that spring is near, the weeping willow's yellow twigs and green foliage emerge in season, sometimes as early as February and is one of the fastest growing trees in the world. Growing as quickly as 6-8 feet per year weeping willows after racing to a height of 10 feet, will put out more branches that arch outward to form weeping canopies which they are famous for. This tree got its name from the raindrops that fall to the ground from the drooping willow that resemble tears. Although weeping willow trees are beautiful, they can intervene with underground lines and pipes and should be planted at least 50 feet away from structures. People with the weeping willow personality are known for their gracefulness and diversity. They are quiet, yet powerful, and those who know them approach with caution as they can turn on a dime and give you change should you decide to cross them. Just like the weeping willow tree, weeping willow personalities are introspective thinkers and always keep a secret weapon in their back pockets in case they need to defend themselves. They are forward-thinking, intellectuals, and are not to be messed with.

• Redwoods (Sequoia Sempervirens) are native to California, and tower above the ground, and can easily reach heights of 300 feet (91 meters.) The giant redwood trees are typically located in northernmost coastal California about 325 miles north of San Fransico, roughly 50 miles long the parklands stretch from near the Oregon border. This redwood produces shade and is moist and spongy. It has a beautiful fragrance similar to the California Bay Laurel and the Douglas Fir. The redwood's beauty is almost spooky and has beautiful streams and creeks nearby. Redwood personalities are the leaders of the world. They are admired, trusted, and their pedigree is envied. Redwood personalities are loyal and influential with an intoxicating and spirituous disposition. They don't have to try very hard at what they do but are naturally talented and well spoken. They are unlikely to engage in self-indulgence but know how to gently put those in place that crosses the line. Most redwood personalities are popular and well thought of, although they prefer to keep a safe distance from drama and patronization. 

So.... the next time you capture a glance of these wonderful foilage structures, you will be able to appreciate it's organic components, history, and beauty while learning to embrace its value as it relates to people you know, or even yourself!