* Trees aren't individuals with unique names: Unlike a person named "John" or a city called "Paris", trees don't typically have individual names given to them.
* Common names are used to identify species: We identify trees by their species, which is a common noun (e.g., oak, maple, pine). These names describe a general category of trees.
However, there are instances where trees can be given specific names:
* Landmark trees: Some very old or significant trees might be given names locally (e.g., "The Old Oak" or "The Great Redwood"). These are more like nicknames or descriptions than proper nouns.
* Trees in literature: In fictional stories, trees can be given names for narrative purposes (e.g., "The Whispering Willow" in a fantasy novel).
* Trees on private property: Someone might name a tree on their property for sentimental reasons, but this isn't a universally recognized name.
To summarize: While we don't have proper nouns for trees in the same way we do for people or places, there are situations where trees can be given specific names for various reasons.