Category: Trees
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Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
Physical Description The Balsam Fir is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 80 feet (24 meters) tall. It has a symmetrical, conical shape, with dense, aromatic needles and smooth gray bark that becomes rough with age. It produces small purple cones that turn brown as they mature. Environmental Concerns The Balsam Fir…
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Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
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…
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Quercus falcata
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…
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Carpinus laxiflora
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,…
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Betula schmidtii
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…