Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: Trees

  • African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon)

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    Physical Description African Blackwood is a small, slow-growing tree native to the dry regions of Africa, particularly Tanzania and Mozambique. It has a twisted trunk with dark, rough bark and a sparse canopy of small, compound leaves. The tree’s wood is extremely dense and dark, almost black, making it highly prized for musical instruments like…

  • Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)

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    Physical Description The Atlas Cedar is a large evergreen conifer that can reach up to 115 feet (35 meters) tall. It has thick, scaly bark and produces bluish-green needles in dense clusters. The tree also bears large, barrel-shaped cones. Environmental Concerns The Atlas Cedar is endangered due to deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change, which threaten…

  • Ulmus americana (American Elm)

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    Physical Description The American Elm is a large tree that can grow up to 80 to 100 feet tall, with a broad, vase-like crown. Its oval leaves have double serrated edges and a pointed tip. The dark gray bark is deeply ridged, adding to its rugged charm. Environmental Concerns The American Elm has been severely…

  • Bois Dentelle (Elaeocarpus bojeri)

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    Physical Description Bois Dentelle is a small, flowering tree endemic to the cloud forests of Mauritius. It grows up to 10 meters (33 feet) tall, with a slender trunk and smooth, gray bark. The tree is known for its delicate, lace-like white flowers that hang in clusters from the branches. The leaves are dark green,…

  • Mexican Pine (Pinus ayacahuite)

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    Physical Description The Mexican pine is a tall conifer that can grow up to 100 feet (30 meters) high with a narrow, pyramidal crown. It has long, slender needles arranged in clusters of five and produces small, cylindrical cones that are greenish-brown when mature. Environmental Concerns The Mexican pine is threatened by deforestation for agriculture…