Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: environment

  • Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides)

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    Christopher Ko
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    Physical Description The Dawn Redwood is a deciduous conifer that can reach heights of up to 200 feet (60 meters). Its feathery, needle-like leaves turn a striking reddish-brown color in the fall before dropping. The tree has a broad, pyramidal shape with a trunk that is generally straight and has a reddish-brown bark that peels…

  • Puya raimondii

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    Hannah Ko
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    Puya raimondii Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: POO-yah ray-mon-DEE-eye Description: Distribution/Location: Environmental Concerns: Fun Fact: Puya raimondii only blooms once in its lifetime, which can take up to 100 years! This rare and spectacular event has earned it the nickname “Queen of the Andes.”

  • Frankincense Tree (Boswellia sacra)

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    Hannah Ko
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    Physical Description The Frankincense Tree is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa. It has papery, peeling bark and a twisted, gnarled trunk. The tree produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers and oval, greenish fruit. It is best known for its aromatic resin, frankincense, which has been…

  • Eucalyptus regnans

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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: yoo-kuh-LIP-tus reg-NANS Description: Distribution/Location: Native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania and Victoria. Environmental Concerns: Not endangered, but old-growth forests are under threat from logging and climate change. Additional Notes: Eucalyptus regnans provides critical habitat for various animals, including koalas, and contributes to the water cycle through transpiration.

  • Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia stevensonii)

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    Physical Description Honduran Rosewood is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to Central America, particularly Belize and Honduras. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, pinnate leaves. The tree’s wood is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and fine grain, making it a popular choice for musical instruments and fine furniture. Environmental Concerns Honduran…