What are some metaphors for describing a tree?

The massive tree was an umbrella, sheltering the cows from the rain. The sapling tree was a withering child, slumped over and quivering in the bitter cold wind. The majestic redwood was a stone tower, a solid and unmovable thing that had its top in the clouds. read more

To mark the occasion, I thought I would describe a few metaphors based on plants and trees. Enjoy! Plants and Trees. family tree. Plants and trees are commonly used in English metaphors. One of the most common is the familiar term of the family tree, comparing the relatives in a family to the branches of a tree. read more