Category: Trees
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Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria araucana)
Physical Description The Monkey Puzzle Tree is known for its striking appearance with sharp, triangular leaves arranged in spirals around its branches. It can grow up to 100 feet (30 meters) tall and has a stout, columnar trunk covered in rough, gray-brown bark. The tree produces large, woody cones that contain edible seeds. Environmental Concerns…
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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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Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)
Physical Description The Franklin tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) tall. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow to red in the fall. The tree produces striking, fragrant white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in late summer. Environmental Concerns The…
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Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa)
Physical Description The Alder Tree is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, typically growing up to 20 meters (66 feet) tall. It has a straight trunk with smooth, gray bark and rounded, serrated leaves. The tree produces small, cylindrical cones. Environmental Concerns The Alder Tree is endangered in certain regions due…
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Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas Fir)
Description: Pseudotsuga menziesii, or Douglas fir, is a vital Pinaceae (Pine family) species ecologically, economically, and culturally. While it faces environmental challenges such as logging, fire suppression, pests, diseases, and climate change, ongoing conservation and sustainable management efforts are essential to ensure its long-term health and viability. Typically 40-70 meters (130-230 feet) tall, though some…