Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Trees

Yellow Birch
Betula alleghaniensis


The yellow birch is a type of deciduous, birch tree that is native to the eastern part of North America. The tree usually grows to be about 20 meters tall.


Witch-Hazel
Hamamelis


Witch-hazel is a flowering shrub common in North America and north eastern Asia. It is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to be between 3-9 meters tall.


Weeping Willow
Salix Babylonica


The weeping willow is a species of the willow family that is indigenous to dry parts of northern China. It is a fast growing, large deciduous tree. It typically grows to be around 70 feet, but they have a short life span of about 40-70 years old.


Ocean Spray
Holodiscus discolor


Ocean spray is a shrub found in western North America. It gets to be about 5 meters tall and grows quickly. It is deciduous tree..


Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora


The southern magnolia is found southeastern region of the United States, spanning from Virginia and as far west as Oklahoma. This tree grows to be about 90 feet, and is also famous for its large white flowers.

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