Category: Trees
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Palmae (Arecaceae), Palms
Description:Palms are iconic plants of tropical and subtropical regions, valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural significance. However, they face environmental challenges such as habitat loss, invasive species, climate change, and pest and disease threats, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to ensure their survival and sustainable use. There are over 2,500 species of palms,…
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Castanea Crenata (Japanese Chestnut)
Description: Castanea crenata is a significant species both ecologically and economically. Its cultivation and management play crucial roles in agricultural and environmental contexts, particularly regarding disease resistance and hybridization efforts. Typically grows 10-15 meters (33-49 feet) tall. Monoecious with both male and female flowers on the same tree. Male flowers form in catkins, while female…
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Cedrus Libani (Cedar of Lebanon)
Description: The cedar of Lebanon is a majestic and historically significant tree with a wide range of uses and benefits. While it faces environmental threats in its native habitat, conservation efforts are crucial to preserving this iconic species for future generations. Its adaptability and ornamental value have made it a popular choice for cultivation in…
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Lindera Erythrocarpa (Red-fruited Spicebush)
Description: Typically grows to 2-5 meters (6.5-16.5 feet) tall. Alternate, simple, elliptic to ovate, with a pointed tip and entire margin. Leaves are dark green in the summer and turn yellow to orange-red in the autumn. Small, yellow-green, and clustered in axillary umbels, blooming in early spring before the leaves emerge. Distribution/Location: East Asia, including…
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Berberis Vulgaris (Common Barberry)
Description: Common barberry, European barberry typically grow to 2-3 meters (6-10 ft) tall, small, oval to oblong, with serrated edges. Leaves are clustered in whorls around the stem, bright green turning to reddish or yellow in autumn. Oblong red berries, around 1 cm long, ripening in late summer or early autumn. The berries are edible…