Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: botany

  • Picea sitchensis

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    Common Names: Sitka Spruce Phonetic Spelling: PIE-see-uh sit-CHEN-sis Description: Picea sitchensis is a large evergreen coniferous tree that can grow up to 50 to 70 meters (165 to 230 feet) tall, with some individuals reaching up to 100 meters (330 feet). The trunk diameter can be 1 to 2.5 meters (3 to 8 feet). The…

  • Hala Tree (Pandanus tectorius)

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    Physical Description The Hala tree is a tropical species characterized by its large, arching leaves with spiky margins and a distinctive, fibrous trunk. It typically grows to about 10-20 meters (30-65 feet) in height and produces small, fruiting cones that are important to local wildlife. Environmental Concerns The Hala tree faces threats from habitat loss…

  • Dracaena cinnabari

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Additional Notes:

  • Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)

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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…

  • Betula pendula

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: BET-yoo-luh PEN-dyoo-luh Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Benefits: Fun Fact: Silver Birch is often used in reforestation projects because of its ability to thrive in poor soils and its rapid growth, making it an excellent pioneer species for restoring degraded land.