In the following article we have selected a few species of trees, and also some plants, to teach you which are the trees that produce oxygen, which trees capture the most CO2 or which trees are the most purify the air.
You may want to take a closer look at it to decide what will be the next species you will choose to plant in your garden or field or to help reforest an area. So we are willing, here at Ecologista Verde, to solve this simple question, which is the tree that generates the most oxygen? Attention, because perhaps some of these species, many of them tremendously well-known, will surprise you for good.
Kiri tree
Also know as Stormy Paulownia or Empress tree, This is the tree that decontaminates the most of the world. In fact, it is considered one of the most powerful natural agents against global warming. Originally from China, the kiri tree is capable of purifying even infertile soil while absorbing 10 times more CO2 than any other type of tree or plant in the world. In addition, the physiological characteristics that this species has allows it to adapt to any climate, even temperatures.
In fact, as if that weren't enough, the kiri tree produces more oxygen than any other species managing to capture 21.7 kg of CO2 every day, producing 6 kg of oxygen. Here we talk more about The kiri tree, a great ally of the planet.
Aleppo pine
The Pinus halepensis is a very common species in Spain, capable of absorb up to 50 tons of CO2 per year and produce a lot of oxygen. In fact, it is one of the most used species in reforestation or reforestation work and is very common in what is known as the Mediterranean forest. You can learn more about this type of forest with this other Green Ecologist article about the Mediterranean Forest: characteristics, flora and fauna.
stone pine
Another of the most common pine species on the Iberian Peninsula and used to combat the desertification process that the country suffers due to the effects of climate change. However the Pinus pinea, the scientific name for this species, absorbs a little more than half the CO2 of Aleppo pine. Specifically, it absorbs 27 tons of CO2 per year and produces a very large amount of oxygen in the process.
Mediterranean cork oak
The Mediterranean cork oak orQuercus suber it is another of the species typical of Mediterranean forests. The alconorque, also sometimes known as oak, is capable of absorbing up to 4 and a half tons of CO2 per year while producing a large amount of oxygen.
Jacaranda
This tree so used in parks and gardens in big cities for its size and its beautiful mauve flowers, also performs a sanitizing function. In your case, during your plant respiration process produces a large amount of oxygen and can absorb more than 1 ton of CO2 per year, so it helps greatly to purify polluted air. Apart from jacaranda, it has other names, like jacaranda, gualanday or tarco.
If you like these trees and their flowers, here you can discover more Flowering Trees.
Melia or cinnamon
Like the jacaranda, the Melia azedarach, also called cinnamon, sour, piocha, or tree of paradise, it is a tree that has been used for its ornamental value and that, for a short time, has also been used to clean and purify the air of cities. He is able to generate a lot of oxygen and absorb 1 ton of C02 per year.
Acacia with three thorns
Another of the trees that produce more oxygen is the acacia with three thorns, also known as Gleditsia triacanthosIt is one of the fast growing trees, reaching 30 meters less than 40 years old, it is originally from Argentina and has an absorption capacity of just over 1 ton of CO2 per year.
Common elm
This tree of Mexican origin is also another of the most widespread species on the planet. And although his oxygen production and CO2 absorption capacity does not reach the ton, the common elm or Ulmus minor It is still one of the trees that eases the cleaning of the air, and it is also used for its little care and resistance to temperature variations.
Plants that produce more oxygen
Next, we want to offer you a list with the plants that produce the most oxygen in order to improve the air quality in your home. In addition, many of the ones we have included in the list bring a unique touch of color to our house.
- Kalanchoe
- Indian basil
- Christmas cactus
- Philodendron
- aloe vera
- Nim or neem
- Mother-in-law tongue
- Gerbera
- Lily of peace
We want to place special emphasis on the capabilities of this last species. The Spathiphyllum, commonly known as the lily of peace or cradle of Moses, it is one of the plants with greater capacity to give oxygen and purify our home. In addition, its maximum size of 50 centimeters in height, its bright green leaves and its delicate white flowers make it perfect for interior decoration. It is thanks to its white flowers, responsible for filter the air, which is known as one of the best options, hence its name, to create healthy environments. Its flowering time is between spring and summer.
Natural CO2 sinks
The answer is simple: the best natural sinks for CO2 are forests found all over our planet. Hence the importance of its conservation and even the creation of green areas in cities. We cannot let this ecological resource be lost due to irresponsible human actions that put its benefit before the health of the planet.
Thanks to the CO absorption2 carried out by the forests in our atmosphere, the reduction of the known greenhouse effect is achieved and, therefore, they help to avoid and mitigate the harsh effects of climate change. In general, the large CO2 sinks are those forests considered primary, that is, those that remain more virgin and less affected by the hand of man. Clear examples are the Amazonian tropical forest, the jungles of central Africa or some primary forests of countries like Canada.
How to purify the air
How can we purify the air? The easiest way to purify the air in your home is to use some of the species that we have mentioned above. Among which we want to highlight, due to its few requirements, aloe vera. In addition, we can add other indoor plants such as philodendron or known as mother-in-law's tongue or Sansevieria.
To ensure that the plants perform their function correctly, we advise you to clean their leaves regularly so that they are always clean and can do their function well. We can even use specific products to clean the leaves and rake the soil from the pot every week to prevent the soil from compacting and thus improve its oxygen production.
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