Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: environment

  • American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)

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    Physical Description The American chestnut is a large deciduous tree that can grow up to 100 feet (30 meters) tall with a broad, rounded canopy. Its leaves are lance-shaped, serrated, and glossy green, turning yellow or orange in the fall. The tree produces large, spiky burrs containing edible chestnuts. Environmental Concerns The American chestnut was…

  • 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…

  • Ginkgo Biloba

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    Physical Description Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the ginkgo or maidenhair tree, is a unique deciduous tree with a history dating back over 200 million years. It typically reaches heights of 20-35 meters, with some specimens growing even taller. The tree is easily recognizable by its distinctive fan-shaped leaves, which turn a bright yellow in…