Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: endangered

  • Brazil Nut Tree (Bertholletia excelsa)

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    Physical Description The Brazil Nut Tree is a large evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest, growing up to 50 meters (164 feet) tall. It has a straight trunk with rough, gray-brown bark and broad, leathery leaves. The tree produces large, woody fruits containing edible nuts. Environmental Concerns The Brazil Nut Tree is endangered due…

  • 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…

  • Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

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    Physical Description The Japanese Cedar is a tall evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 230 feet (70 meters). It has a straight trunk, reddish-brown bark, and dense, needle-like leaves that spiral around the branches. The tree produces small, spherical cones. Environmental Concerns While widely cultivated, the Japanese Cedar faces threats in its…

  • African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)

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    Physical Description African Blackwood is a small, slow-growing tree native to the dry regions of Africa, particularly Tanzania and Mozambique. It has a twisted trunk with dark, rough bark and a sparse canopy of small, compound leaves. The tree’s wood is extremely dense and dark, almost black, making it highly prized for musical instruments like…