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  • Live Oak:  The Foundation of America's Ships!
    July 26, 2016

    Live Oak: The Foundation of America's Ships!

    The live oak (Quercus virginiana) has a leathery trunk and crooked branches that are dark reddish brown and can grow 40 to 50 feet tall. Often covered with Spanish moss, it is one of the most majestic trees of southern...

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  • Northern Red Oak:  America's National Treasure
    July 24, 2016

    Northern Red Oak: America's National Treasure

    The beautiful Northern Red Oak is considered a national treasure as one of the handsomest, cleanest and stateliest trees in North America. This fast growing tree offers a dense crown and brilliant red fall colors, is known for its adaptability...

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  • Willow Tree: The Tree of Remembrance
    July 21, 2016

    Willow Tree: The Tree of Remembrance

    The willow is a tall, deciduous tree, growing 30 to 80 feet tall, with a 20 to 35 foot spread of graceful arching branches. Smaller branches are supple and flexible like reeds allowing small breezes to often set the entire...

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  • Who Said Money Doesn't Grow on Trees?
    June 17, 2016

    Who Said Money Doesn't Grow on Trees?

    Most people have tossed a coin into a fountain, or dropped a penny down a wishing well, hoping by some miracle that the act would make their wish come true.  Another twist on this can be found in trees throughout...

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  • Willow Trees:  A Long History with Healing
    June 15, 2016

    Willow Trees: A Long History with Healing

    The willow tree is a tall, deciduous tree, growing 30 to 80 feet tall, with a 20 to 35 foot spread of graceful arching branches. Smaller branches are supple and flexible like reeds allowing small breezes to often set the...

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  • Evergreen Trees:  Full of Life with Year-Round Beauty!
    June 3, 2016

    Evergreen Trees: Full of Life with Year-Round Beauty!

    Evergreen trees can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Unlike deciduous or “seasonal” trees that shed their foliage during winter, evergreen trees keep their leaves year-round. Many evergreen species provide valuable resources, including everything from lumber and firewood to...

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