Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: ecology

  • Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)

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    Physical Description The Sago palm is a cycad species, often mistaken for a true palm due to its appearance. It has a stout, woody trunk that can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) tall, with a crown of large, feather-like leaves that are dark green and glossy. The plant produces cones that are either…

  • Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis)

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    Physical Description The Wollemi pine is a coniferous tree that can reach up to 130 feet (40 meters) in height. It has dark green, triangular leaves arranged in clusters and produces brown, woody cones. Its bark is notable for its distinctive, bubbly texture, which helps the tree retain moisture. Environmental Concerns The Wollemi pine is…

  • Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica)

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    Physical Description The Japanese Pagoda Tree is known for its graceful, cascading clusters of creamy-white flowers that bloom in late summer. It can grow up to 50 feet (15 meters) tall with a broad, spreading canopy. The leaves are pinnate, with 7 to 17 leaflets, and the bark is grayish-brown with a rough texture. Environmental…

  • Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

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    Physical Description The Eastern Hemlock is a slow-growing, long-lived conifer that can reach heights of 100 feet (30 meters). It has delicate, feathery needles and a narrow, conical crown. The tree produces small cones that hang from the tips of its branches. Environmental Concerns The Eastern Hemlock is under threat due to the invasive insect,…

  • Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)

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    Physical Description The Balsam Fir is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 80 feet (24 meters) tall. It has a symmetrical, conical shape, with dense, aromatic needles and smooth gray bark that becomes rough with age. It produces small purple cones that turn brown as they mature. Environmental Concerns The Balsam Fir…