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  • Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)

    Physical Description The Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer that can reach heights of up to 200 feet (60 meters). Its feathery, needle-like leaves turn a striking reddish-brown…

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  • Heliconia rostrata

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh roh-STRAH-tuh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: Heliconia rostrata is a favorite among hummingbirds, who are perfectly adapted to feed from its tubular…

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  • Puya raimondii

    Puya raimondii Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: POO-yah ray-mon-DEE-eye Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: Puya raimondii only blooms once in its lifetime, which can take up to 100…

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  • Frankincense Tree (Boswellia sacra)

    Physical Description The Frankincense Tree is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa. It has papery, peeling bark and a twisted,…

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  • Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow)

    Description: Salix babylonica, or Weeping Willow, is a visually striking and fast-growing tree species widely used in ornamental landscaping. While it offers significant aesthetic and ecological benefits, it…

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  • Eucalyptus regnans

    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: yoo-kuh-LIP-tus reg-NANS Description: Distribution/Location: Native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania and Victoria. Environmental Concerns: Not endangered, but old-growth forests are under threat from logging…

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