Which Trees Remove the Most Carbon?

All photosynthetic plants remove carbon dioxide from the air, splitting it into carbon (stored in wood, leaves, and roots) and oxygen. The rate depends on growth speed, wood density, longevity, and mature size. Fast-growing, long-lived, large-stature trees like oaks, pines, and tulip poplars generally sequester the most carbon over their lifespan.

For a detailed, accessible analysis, see the Slate article "Which Tree Soaks Up the Most Carbon?"