Tag: environment
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Pinus Koraiensis
Image by: Hannah Ko (July 2020) Common Name(s): Korean Pine, Jat-Namu Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus kor-ee-EN-siss Description: Stands at 30-50 feet tall, but has the potential to grow up to 100 feet in native habitats. Characterized by thin and pointy needles appearing in bundles of 5. Maintains a sharp pyramidal shape that becomes rounded and branched out with age and…
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Picea Pungens
Common Name(s): Blue Spruce, Green Spruce Phonetic Spelling: PY-see-uh PUN-jenz Description: Can grow to around 75-100 feet tall. Notable characteristics include its dense leaves and branches, silvery blue pines, and conic shape. Older trees may have drooping lower branches. Often used as Christmas trees. In its natural habitat, it can grow around 10 feet in…
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Phaeolus schweinitzii
Common Name(s): Velvet-top fungus, dyer’s polypore, dyer’s mazegill, pine dye polypore Phonetic Spelling: FEE-oh-luss shvyn-EET-see-eye Description: Often found in the base of tree trunks. Characterized by its brown to olive cap which ranges from 7-30 centimeters wide. During its youth, it has a more vibrant red or yellow pore surface and margin. However, as it…
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Pinus Strobus
Common Name(s): Pinus Strobus Phonetic Spelling: PY-nus STROH-bus Description: Reaching 50-80 feet tall and 20-40 feet wide, this graceful conifer adds vertical interest and shade to your property. Thrives in various soil conditions whether it’s dry, sandy, or rocky! But prefers full sun, moist, well-drained soils, and cool climates. Attracts butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, and small…
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Ziziphus Jujuba
Common Name(s): Jujube, Chinese Date, Indian Plum Phonetic Spelling: ZIZ-uh-fuss joo-JOO-buh Description: Heights range from 15 feet all the way to 50 feet tall. Characterized by its dense, zigzag-shaped branches, and small green leaves. Takes around 3-4 years to bear fruit. Extremely drought tolerant and grows in diverse climates. However, it thrives in warm/hot summer…