Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

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  • Cuban Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)

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    Hannah Ko
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    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.…

  • Dracaena cinnabari

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  • Toromiro (Sophora toromiro)

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    Hannah Ko
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    Physical Description Toromiro is a small, flowering tree or shrub native to Easter Island. It has a gnarled, twisted trunk with smooth, gray bark and pinnate leaves. The tree produces bright yellow flowers that are pollinated by insects. Toromiro is well adapted to the arid conditions of Easter Island. Environmental Concerns Toromiro is extinct in…

  • Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana)

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    Physical Description The Himalayan Yew is a small to medium-sized conifer native to the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. It grows up to 20 meters (65 feet) tall, with a straight trunk and dense, spreading branches. The leaves are needle-like, dark green on the upper side, and lighter on the underside. The tree produces small,…

  • Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)

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    Christopher Ko
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    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…