Category: Trees
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Picea sitchensis
Common Name Picea sitchensis is commonly known as the Sitka spruce. Description Picea sitchensis is a large, evergreen coniferous tree known for its towering height, straight trunk, and sharp, stiff needles. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Picea sitchensis is native to the west coast of North America. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Sitka spruce has a…
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Liquidambar
Common Name Liquidambar is commonly known as sweetgum. Description Liquidambar is a genus of deciduous trees known for their distinctive star-shaped leaves, spiky fruit, and vibrant fall colors. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Liquidambar species are native to North America, Central America, and parts of Asia. Key species include: Sweetgum trees thrive in a variety of…
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Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri)
Physical Description The Grandidier’s Baobab is the largest and most famous of the six baobab species found in Madagascar. It has a massive, cylindrical trunk that can reach up to 30 meters (98 feet) in height and 3 meters (10 feet) in diameter. The tree’s bark is smooth and gray, with sparse branches at the…
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Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Physical Description The Coast Redwood is one of the tallest tree species in the world, reaching heights of over 100 meters (328 feet). It has a straight, columnar trunk with thick, reddish-brown bark that is deeply furrowed. The tree has a narrow crown of horizontal branches, and its leaves are needle-like, dark green, and arranged…
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Kokia (Kokia drynarioides)
Physical Description Kokia is a small tree or shrub endemic to Hawaii, typically reaching heights of up to 6 meters (20 feet). It has broad, dark green leaves and produces striking, bright red flowers. The tree is adapted to dry, rocky environments and has a gnarled appearance. Environmental Concerns Kokia is critically endangered due to…