Outdoors Is it true that to be termed an “island,” a land mass requires at least three trees? By Cottage Life Published: May 2, 2011 Updated: December 23, 2023 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Photo by Elena Zhuperina/Shutterstock Is it true that to be officially termed an “island,” a land mass requires at least three trees? No, there is no such criterion for defining an island. Related Story 9 amazing islands of the Great Lakes Related Story 5 incredible Canadian islands everyone should visit Related Story If you value privacy, you’ll love these Thousand Islands getaways