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The Persian Silk Tree, scientifically known as Albizia julibrissin, is a species of tree in the Fabaceae family, native to southwestern and eastern Asia. In its native regions, the tree is often celebrated for its beauty. In Japan, it’s known as “Nemunoki” and is associated with the concept of “mono no aware,” the beauty of … Read more
Quinces are botanically classified as Cydonia oblonga and belong to the Rose family. Quinces are closely related to pears and apples, which is evident from their similar appearance. The quince is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the Malinae subtribe of the Rosaceae family. Quinces are native to Western Asia and the Caucasus … Read more
Ginkgo biloba, often simply known as ginkgo or the maidenhair tree is the only surviving genus and species of the Family Ginkgoaceae, a group of prehistoric gymnosperms or seed-bearing plants. Ginkgo trees are commonly called maidenhair trees in reference to the resemblance of their fan-shaped leaves to maidenhair fern leaflets (pinnae). The oldest ginkgo fossils … Read more
Hornbeams are hardwood trees in the plant genus Carpinus in the family Betulaceae. The 30–40 species occur across much of the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Hornbeams are popular in gardens and parks for their ornamental value, ability to be shaped into hedges, and their resilience in urban conditions. The wood of the hornbeam … Read more
Trees are among important organisms on Earth. They maintain the balance of ecosystems and supporting life in numerous ways. All over the world, there are many different types of trees, each with its characteristics, growth habits, and uses. Trees are mainly categorized as Deciduous and Evergreen (coniferous). Further classification include: Fruit Trees, Flowering Trees and … Read more
Ponderosa Pines are one of the most widely distributed pine species in North America. They dominate forests in the western United States and Canada, thriving in various climates from semi-arid to more moist regions, though they’re particularly known for their presence in the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Black Hills. Ponderosa pine, is … Read more
History The Osage orange (Maclura pomifera), also called horse apple, hedge apple, bodark and bois d’arc has very dense, rot-resistant wood that excretes a milky sap. The branches are armed with thorns at leaf bases. Osage orange fruit is green, bumpy and inedible. The story of the Osage Orange, or Maclura pomifera, begins in the … Read more
The persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most commonly known species are Diospyros kaki (Japanese or Oriental persimmon), Diospyros virginiana (American persimmon), and Diospyros lotus (date-plum). The term “persimmon” comes from the Algonquin Native American tribe, while its genus name, Diospyros, means “fruit of the … Read more
History The navel orange gets its name from the belly-button-like formation opposite its stem, which is actually a rudimentary second fruit or “twin” that never fully develops. The first navel orange tree was discovered in 1820 in a monastery garden in Bahia, Brazil. However, it wasn’t until the mid-19th century that the navel orange as … Read more
In North America, trees called sycamore belong to the genus Platanus, and are also called plane trees. There are about eight species of sycamore, six of them native to North America. Most are large, majestic trees with spreading canopies, large lobed deciduous leaves, and white bark peeling to reveal darker patches. The native range of … Read more