Tag: environment
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Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
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,…
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Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea)
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…
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Ginkgo Biloba
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…
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Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
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…
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Encelia farinosa
Common Names: Brittlebush, Incienso, White Brittlebush Phonetic Spelling: en-SEE-lee-uh far-in-OH-suh Description: The Encelia farinosa is a perennial, deciduous shrub that typically grows 60 to 120 centimeters (2 to 4 feet) tall. It has a rounded form with many brittle, branching stems. The leaves are oval to lance-shaped, gray-green to whitish, and covered with fine hairs,…