Beneath the Bough

Rebuild our home, one tree at a time

Tag: Trees

  • Bigleaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)

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    Physical Description The Bigleaf Mahogany is a large, tropical hardwood tree that can grow up to 150 feet (45 meters) tall. It has large, compound leaves and produces small, fragrant, white to yellowish flowers. The tree’s wood is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and durability. Environmental Concerns The Bigleaf Mahogany is endangered due…

  • Chilean Wine Palm (Jubaea chilensis)

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    Physical Description The Chilean Wine Palm is one of the tallest palm species, growing up to 80 feet (24 meters) in height with a thick, smooth trunk and a crown of long, arching, feather-like leaves. The tree produces large clusters of small, yellowish flowers followed by round, yellow fruits. Environmental Concerns This palm is endangered…

  • Tree of Ténéré (Acacia raddiana)

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    Physical Description The Tree of Ténéré, a solitary Acacia species, was notable for being the only tree for hundreds of kilometers in the Sahara Desert. It had a slender trunk and small, compound leaves adapted to arid conditions. Unfortunately, the original tree was destroyed in 1973, but efforts are underway to propagate its descendants. Environmental…

  • Pinus contorta

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    Common Names: Lodgepole Pine, Shore Pine, Twisted Pine Phonetic Spelling: PIE-nus kon-TOR-tuh Description: Pinus contorta is a versatile evergreen conifer that varies significantly in size and form depending on the subspecies and habitat. It can range from a small, shrubby tree 5 meters (16 feet) tall in coastal regions (subspecies contorta), to a tall, straight…

  • Kokia (Kokia drynarioides)

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    Physical Description Kokia is a small tree or shrub endemic to Hawaii, typically reaching heights of up to 6 meters (20 feet). It has broad, dark green leaves and produces striking, bright red flowers. The tree is adapted to dry, rocky environments and has a gnarled appearance. Environmental Concerns Kokia is critically endangered due to…