Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: environment

  • 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…

  • Rimu Tree (Dacrydium cupressinum): New Zealand’s Majestic Evergreen

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    Physical Description The Rimu is a large evergreen tree native to New Zealand, reaching heights of up to 50 meters (164 feet). It has a straight trunk with reddish-brown bark and a dense, feathery canopy of dark green, needle-like leaves. It produces small, woody cones that contain the seeds. Environmental Concerns The Rimu is endangered…

  • 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…

  • 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…