Street Tree Project
If I had to pick one tree to use the leaves as toilet paper from the 5 observations I made, I would have to go with the tree that I found on my street with the white flowers. I am not quite sure what type of tree it is, but it has pretty good size round and smooth leaves. Yes, I really enjoyed this project because I went up and down my street with a new set of eyes and noticed so many more beautiful trees and shrubs. One pro of planting non native trees is that they are beautiful and add beauty to a neighborhood. One con is that they may non grow as well or last as long as they would in their native habitat.
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Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)Observer
peytonvpedersonDescription
birch tree, white and brown trunk. trunk is rough and white thin layer is peeling. rhombic, simple, alternate leaves. maybe 50 ft?
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Redbuds (Genus Cercis)Observer
peytonvpedersonDescription
slender and smooth trunk, simple rounded, opposite leaves. small purple flowers. many bees surrounding tree. found growing in my front yard. Mayne 10-15 ft tall.
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Pears (Genus Pyrus)Observer
peytonvpedersonDescription
slender internode. small white flowers (non-fruit bearing). simple opposite leaves. rough bark on trunk. found growing on my street. about 20-30ft tall.
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Spruces (Genus Picea)Observer
peytonvpedersonDescription
growing on my street. needle-like leaves. many spider webs indicating lots of spiders. pine cone buds. about 50 ft?
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Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii)Observer
peytonvpedersonDescription
slender and rough trunk. simple acute opposite leaves. found growing against fence in backyard. seasonal light purple flowers. attracts butterflies.
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