Author: Hannah Ko
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Carya glabra
Common Name Carya glabra is commonly known as the pignut hickory. Description Carya glabra is a large deciduous tree known for its strong wood and distinctive nut. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Carya glabra is native to North America. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Carya glabra is generally considered beneficial, but there are some environmental considerations:…
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Maclura pomifera
Common Name Maclura pomifera is commonly known as the Osage orange, hedge apple, or horse apple. Description Maclura pomifera is a small deciduous tree or large shrub known for its distinctive fruit and thorny branches. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Maclura pomifera is native to North America. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns While Maclura pomifera is…
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Baobab (Adansonia digitata)
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: ad-an-SO-nee-uh dig-i-TAH-tuh Description: The baobab tree is known for its massive trunk, which can store up to 120,000 liters (31,700 gallons) of water. It has a distinctive, swollen trunk and relatively sparse, small branches that give it the appearance of being upside-down. The leaves are compound, palmate, and can be up…
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Cephalotaxus koreana NAKAI
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: Description: Cephalotaxus koreana, commonly known as the Korean Plum Yew, is an evergreen coniferous shrub or small tree. It typically grows to a height of 2-5 meters but can occasionally reach up to 10 meters. The plant has a bushy, spreading habit with dense, dark green needle-like leaves arranged in two…
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Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)
Physical Description The Sugar Maple is a large deciduous tree that can grow up to 75-100 feet tall with a spread of 50-70 feet. It has a dense, rounded crown with five-lobed leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. The bark is gray and becomes deeply furrowed with age.…