Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: clean air

  • Saint Helena Gumwood (Commidendrum robustum)

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    Physical Description The Saint Helena Gumwood is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching heights of up to 15 meters (50 feet). It has smooth, light-colored bark and dense, evergreen foliage with small, ovate leaves. The tree produces small, greenish-white flowers and fruiting capsules. Environmental Concerns The Saint Helena Gumwood is critically endangered due to habitat…

  • Eucalyptus regnans

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: yoo-kuh-LIP-tus reg-NANS Description: Distribution/Location: Native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania and Victoria. Environmental Concerns: Not endangered, but old-growth forests are under threat from logging and climate change. Additional Notes: Eucalyptus regnans provides critical habitat for various animals, including koalas, and contributes to the water cycle through transpiration.

  • Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)

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    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…

  • Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)

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    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…

  • Cercis canadensis

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: SER-sis kan-a-DEN-sis Description: Distribution/Location: Native to eastern North America, common in woodland edges and along streams. Environmental Benefits: Provides early-season nectar for pollinators, including native bees and butterflies. Fun Fact: The Eastern Redbud was reportedly used by George Washington in his Mount Vernon landscape designs!