Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: environment

  • Kaikomako (Pennantia baylisiana)

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    Physical Description The Kaikomako is a small tree endemic to the Three Kings Islands of New Zealand. It grows up to 8 meters (26 feet) tall, with a slender trunk and smooth, gray bark. The leaves are small, shiny, and dark green, and the tree produces clusters of small, white flowers that are followed by…

  • Chinese Yew (Taxus chinensis)

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    Physical Description The Chinese Yew is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 60 feet (18 meters) tall. It has reddish-brown bark, needle-like leaves, and produces small, red, fleshy seed cones. The tree is slow-growing and has a long lifespan. Environmental Concerns The Chinese Yew is endangered due to over-harvesting for…

  • Hawaiian Sandalwood (Santalum freycinetianum)

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    Physical Description The Hawaiian Sandalwood is a small to medium-sized tree, typically growing up to 50 feet (15 meters) tall. It has leathery, green leaves and produces small, fragrant, reddish-pink flowers. The tree is known for its fragrant heartwood, which is highly prized. Environmental Concerns Over-harvesting for its valuable wood in the 19th century drastically…

  • Salix babylonica (Weeping Willow)

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    Physical Description The Weeping Willow is known for its enchanting, drooping branches that create a graceful, cascading effect. Typically, it grows 30 to 50 feet tall and wide. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are bright green, adding to its lush, verdant look. Environmental Concerns Weeping Willows are water-loving trees and are often planted near water bodies.…

  • 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…