Tag: clean air
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Pinus Koraiensis
Image by: Hannah Ko (July 2020) Common Name(s): Korean Pine, Jat-Namu Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus kor-ee-EN-siss Description: Stands at 30-50 feet tall, but has the potential to grow up to 100 feet in native habitats. Characterized by thin and pointy needles appearing in bundles of 5. Maintains a sharp pyramidal shape that becomes rounded and branched out with age and…
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Pinus Strobus
Common Name(s): Pinus Strobus Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus STROH-bus Description: Reaching 50-80 feet tall and 20-40 feet wide, this graceful conifer adds vertical interest and shade to your property. Thrives in various soil conditions whether it’s dry, sandy, or rocky! But prefers full sun, moist, well-drained soils, and cool climates. Attracts butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, and small…
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Eschscholzia californica
Common Names: California Poppy, Golden Poppy, California Sunlight, Cup of Gold Phonetic Spelling: Es-kol-zee-uh kal-uh-for-ni-kuh Description: Stands at approximately 5 to 61 centimeters tall. Characterized by its four petals and deep yellow, orange, and cream colors in the wild. Discovered by Adelbert von Chamisso who named it after J. F. Eschscholtz. Is the state flower…
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Ziziphus Jujuba
Common Name(s): Jujube, Chinese Date, Indian Plum Phonetic Spelling: ZIZ-uh-fuss joo-JOO-buh Description: Heights range from 15 feet all the way to 50 feet tall. Characterized by its dense, zigzag-shaped branches, and small green leaves. Takes around 3-4 years to bear fruit. Extremely drought tolerant and grows in diverse climates. However, it thrives in warm/hot summer…
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Tsuga Heterophylla
Common Name(s): Western Hemlock, Western Hemlock-Spruce Phonetic Spelling: SOO-ga het-er-oh-FIL-uh Description: Initially, it grows slowly, but full-light seedlings can grow at an average of 60 cm or 2 feet yearly. Characterized by its two white bands on the underside of its leaves and flat, yellow to dark green needles. Also by its drooping branch tips…