Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Author: Hannah Ko

  • Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

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    Physical Description The Japanese Cedar is a tall evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 230 feet (70 meters). It has a straight trunk, reddish-brown bark, and dense, needle-like leaves that spiral around the branches. The tree produces small, spherical cones. Environmental Concerns While widely cultivated, the Japanese Cedar faces threats in its…

  • Encelia farinosa

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    Common Names: Brittlebush, Incienso, White Brittlebush Phonetic Spelling: en-SEE-lee-uh far-in-OH-suh Description: The Encelia farinosa is a perennial, deciduous shrub that typically grows 60 to 120 centimeters (2 to 4 feet) tall. It has a rounded form with many brittle, branching stems. The leaves are oval to lance-shaped, gray-green to whitish, and covered with fine hairs,…

  • Quercus falcata

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    Common Name Quercus falcata is commonly known as the southern red oak or Spanish oak. Description Quercus falcata is a deciduous tree known for its durability and distinctive lobed leaves. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Quercus falcata is native to the southeastern United States. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Quercus falcata is generally a robust and…

  • Carpinus laxiflora

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    Common Name Carpinus laxiflora is commonly known as the loose-flowered hornbeam. Description Carpinus laxiflora is a deciduous tree or large shrub known for its attractive foliage and smooth bark. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Carpinus laxiflora is native to East Asia. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Carpinus laxiflora is generally not associated with major environmental concerns,…

  • Betula schmidtii

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    Common Name Betula schmidtii is commonly known as the Schmidt birch or Iron birch. Description Betula schmidtii is a deciduous tree known for its hardness and strength. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Betula schmidtii is native to parts of East Asia. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns While Betula schmidtii itself is not typically associated with major…