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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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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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…
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Picea engelmannii
Common Name Picea engelmannii is commonly known as Engelmann spruce. Description Picea engelmannii is a medium to large evergreen coniferous tree known for its slender, conical shape and bluish-green needles. Key characteristics include: Location/Distribution Picea engelmannii is native to western North America. Its distribution includes: Environmental Concerns Engelmann spruce faces several environmental challenges: Other Information…
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Kaikomako (Pennantia baylisiana)
Physical Description The Kaikomako is a small tree endemic to the Three Kings Islands of New Zealand. It grows up to 8 meters (26 feet) tall, with a slender trunk and smooth, gray bark. The leaves are small, shiny, and dark green, and the tree produces clusters of small, white flowers that are followed by…