Tag: Trees
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Kauri (Agathis australis)
Physical Description The Kauri is one of the largest and most impressive conifers, growing up to 165 feet (50 meters) tall with a trunk that can be up to 20 feet (6 meters) in diameter. It has a dense, conical canopy of long, leathery leaves and produces large, round cones that contain seeds. Environmental Concerns…
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Chilopsis linearis
Common Names: Desert Willow Phonetic Spelling: ky-LOP-sis lin-AIR-iss Description: Chilopsis linearis is a deciduous shrub or small tree, typically growing 4 to 10 meters (13 to 33 feet) tall. It has a spreading, irregular crown and slender, arching branches. The leaves are long and narrow, resembling those of a willow tree. They are 10 to…
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Baobab (Adansonia digitata)
Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: ad-an-SO-nee-uh dig-i-TAH-tuh Description: The baobab tree is known for its massive trunk, which can store up to 120,000 liters (31,700 gallons) of water. It has a distinctive, swollen trunk and relatively sparse, small branches that give it the appearance of being upside-down. The leaves are compound, palmate, and can be up…
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Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)
Physical Description The Sugar Maple is a large deciduous tree that can grow up to 75-100 feet tall with a spread of 50-70 feet. It has a dense, rounded crown with five-lobed leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow in the fall. The bark is gray and becomes deeply furrowed with age.…
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Quercus Suber (Cork Oak)
Physical Description The Cork Oak (Quercus suber) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. Typically, it grows to heights of 10-20 meters, with a broad, spreading canopy. Its most distinctive feature is its thick, rugged bark, which is harvested to produce cork. The leaves of the Cork Oak are glossy, dark green,…