Category: Trees
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Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)
Physical Description Cuban Mahogany is a medium-sized hardwood tree native to the Caribbean. It has a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark and a dense canopy of glossy, pinnate leaves. The tree produces small, fragrant flowers and woody capsules that contain winged seeds. Its wood is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and durability.…
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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 also presents environmental challenges such as potential invasiveness, high water usage, and susceptibility to pests and diseases. Proper management is essential to balance its ornamental value with…
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Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)
Physical Description Honduran Rosewood is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to Central America, particularly Belize and Honduras. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, pinnate leaves. The tree’s wood is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and fine grain, making it a popular choice for musical instruments and fine furniture. Environmental Concerns Honduran…
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Trachycarpus Fortunei (Windmill Palm)
Description: Trachycarpus fortunei, or the Windmill Palm, is a resilient and attractive palm species valued for its cold hardiness, ornamental qualities, and cultural significance. While facing some environmental threats, conservation efforts are underway to safeguard its native habitats and promote sustainable cultivation practices. Typically grows up to 10-12 meters (33-39 feet) tall, though exceptionally old…
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Juglans Regia (English Walnut)
Description: Known as English Walnut, Persian Walnut, Juglans regia is a vital agricultural species with significant economic, nutritional, and ecological impacts. Its cultivation requires careful management to address environmental concerns and ensure sustainable production. Typically grows 10-40 meters (33-131 feet) tall. Pinnately compound, with 5-9 leaflets, each leaflet being oval and dark green, slightly serrated…