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Write in a clean editor, then format for Trees in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Springer Nature template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Trees format

Trees is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics, Tree-ring climate responses, Forest ecology and management.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleNumbered (Springer Basic)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Trees 12:45–58

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Publishes research inPlant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics Tree-ring climate responses Forest ecology and management Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies Tree Root and Stability Studies
ISSN0931-1890
Citation impact (2-yr)1.93
h-index128
i10-index2,712
Total citations118,912
Article processing charge$3,490
Top institutions publishing hereChinese Academy of Sciences
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Trees per year

188
2014
193
2015
171
2016
137
2017
143
2018
142
2019
118
2020
187
2021
131
2022
91
2023
120
2024
116
2025

Citation impact of Trees by publication year

4.9K
2014
5.2K
2015
4.1K
2016
2.9K
2017
3.2K
2018
2.8K
2019
2K
2020
2.4K
2021
1.1K
2022
633
2023
469
2024
121
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Trees

Trees template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Trees format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Trees template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Trees use?
Trees uses Numbered (Springer Basic) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C (2023) A representative article title. Trees 12:45–58
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Trees?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Trees document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Trees template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Trees format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Trees?
Trees is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Trees template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Trees PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Trees template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Trees template cost?
You can start writing in the Trees template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Trees PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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