May. 11, 2009 - Ginkgo
The Ginkgo tree is distinctive, old and wise. It can live an extremely long time, thanks to its adaptive skills and resistance to disease and insects.
Did you know? The oldest living Ginkgo tree is reported to be between 2500 to 3000 years old, but scientists have found Ginkgo leaf fossils that are 270 million years old!
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May. 10, 2009 - Aspen
Having the widest range of all North American trees, the Aspen runs from Alaska, down the Rocky Mountains to Mexico.
Did you know? Because of it's low flammability, many saunas are made from heat-treated aspen.
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May. 7, 2009 - Balsam Fir
One of America's favorite holiday trees, the Balsam Fir tree is aromatic, thrives in chilly temperatures, and has long-lasting needles.
Did you know? It takes about 10 years for a Balsam fir tree to grow 7 feet tall, but they can live as long as 150-200 years!
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May. 6, 2009 - Japanese Red Maple
The Japanese Red Maple is one of the strongest of trees in its family. Colorful and beautiful, its leaves are especially vibrant in the spring and fall.
Did you know? There are over 1,000 cultivated varieties of Japanese Maple creating a large variety of size, leaf shape, fall colors.
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May. 5, 2009 - White Ash
Native to North America, the White Ash tree is perfect for providing shade on a sunny day.
Did you know? The majority of wood baseball bats are made from white ash! Batter Up!
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May. 4, 2009 - Sugar Maple
The Sugar Maple is the tree that just keeps giving! In addition to producing maple syrup, the wood splits easily and is great for firewood. Maple wood is very dense and hard, making it perfect for bowling alleys, bowling pins, and NBA basketball courts!
Did you know? It takes almost 40 gallons of maple tree sap to produce 1 gallon of maple syrup!
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May. 3, 2009 - River Birch
The River Birch is beautiful and sturdy. Its outer layers of bark peel in flakes of brown, peach, orange, salmon, and lavender. The inner bark ranges in color from pinkish-brown to cinnamon. This sturdy tree has adapted to the urban landscape better than other types of birches.
Did you know? The River Birch can survive flooding for several weeks at a time.
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Apr. 30, 2009 - Redwood
Redwoods are long-living trees and can live up to 2,200 years. They are native to the Pacific Northwest and don't thrive well outside of that area.
Did you know? The Redwood is the tallest tree in the world reaching up to 379 feet in height, which gives it a 23-foot diameter at the base.
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Apr. 29, 2009 - Quaking Aspen
The Quaking Aspen tree is sensitive and good at adapting. It can be found in a variety of environments, from Alaska to Mexico! Its name comes from the fact that just a gentle breeze can cause its leaves to "quake".
Did you know? The Quaking Aspen is one of the first trees to spring up after a forest fire!
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Apr. 28, 2009 - Weeping Willow
Native to China,the Weeping Willow is distinctive for it's droopy canopy of "weeping" branches. It grows especially well near water and reaches heights of 30-40 feet tall.
Did you know? When Napoleon was distraught over his exile to St. Helena he found comfort in the shade of a Weeping Willow.
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Apr. 27, 2009 - Paper Birch
The Paper Birch tree is stately and graceful all year round.
Did you know? Bark from the Paper Birch tree can be peeled in thin layers and used like paper.
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Apr. 26, 2009 - Olive
These long-living trees have a life expectancy of 500 years! Part of the Evergreen family, Olive trees can grow to be 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide. The unprocessed olives aren't edible, but can be used to make oil.
Did you know? Spain produces most of the world's table olives.
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Apr. 25, 2009 - Japanese Flowering Cherry
Every spring, the Flowering Japanese Cherry tree inspires festivals that take place not only in Japan but also in Macon, Georgia and Washington D.C.
Did you know? "Sakura" is the Japanese word for "Cherry Blossom".
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Apr. 24, 2009 - Red Maple
Rhode Island's state tree is perfectly named. Red shows on these trees in all seasons: buds in winter, flowers in spring, leafstalks in summer, and red leaves in fall.
Did you know? American settlers used the tannin from Red Maples to make dye for hats, sheets and linens.
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Apr. 23, 2009 - Catalpa
Catalpa tree lovers have big hearts. Its leaves are heart shaped and can grow up to 12 inches long!
Did you know? The largest living Catalpa tree was planted in 1873, on the lawn of the Michigan State Capitol.
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Apr. 22, 2009 - American Elm
The American Elm tree is graceful and strong, thanks to its cross-grained wood. It is the state tree of Massachusetts and North Dakota.
Did you know? New Haven, CT is nicknamed "The Elm City" and was the first American city to have a public tree planting program.
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Apr. 21, 2009 - Buckeye
The state tree of Ohio, the Buckeye tree is famous for its supposed 'good luck' seeds. The brown seeds have a light scar that resembles the eye of a buck or male deer.
Did you know? Because of its light weight and durability, Buckeye wood was used to make artificial limbs.
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Apr. 20, 2009 - American Beech
The American Beech tree is sturdy, stately, and has been known to live up to 400 years!
Did you know? The American Beech tree only starts producing seeds at around 40 years old!
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Apr. 19, 2009 - Northern White Cedar
The Northern White Cedar tree is said to have healing powers in its sap, bark and twigs.
Did you know? Deer love to nibble on the soft, scaly foliage from Northern White Cedar trees, which is rich in Vitamin C.
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Apr. 18, 2009 - Flowering Dogwood
The Flowering Dogwood tree is known for its beautiful white or pink blooms in April. It is the state tree of Missouri and Virginia, as well as the state flower for North Carolina and Virginia.
Did you know? The center of each dogwood "flower" is actually a cluster of about 20 small flowers, surrounded by modified leaves (bracts) that look like flower petals.
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Apr. 17, 2009 - American Holly
The American Holly tree is colorful, festive, and frequently used for holiday decorations. It is the state tree of Delaware.
Did you know? The American Holly tree is an evergreen and can grow up to 50 feet tall.
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Apr. 16, 2009 - Magnolia
The Magnolia tree is elegant and beautiful. It is one of the most popular flowering trees, and is the state flower of Louisiana and both the state tree and flower of Mississippi.
Did you know? Magnolia bark has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for a variety of ailments.
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Apr. 15, 2009 - Hickory
The Hickory tree is sturdy and strong, and prized for its sweet nuts. Its wood is tough yet flexible, and popular for cooking barbecue.
Did you know? A syrup can be made from the bark of shagbark hickory that is similar to maple syrup, but with a smoky, slightly bitter taste.
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Apr. 14, 2009 - Bing Cherry
America's favorite cherry tree blooms fragrant white flowers in the spring before producing sweet fruit in the summer.
Did you know? A mature tree produces 50-100 pounds of fruit every year!
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Apr. 13, 2009 - Moorpark Apricot
A full-sun tree, the Moorpark Apricot is native to China and was planted by Lord Anson at his estate, "Moor Park", in Herefordshire, England.
Did you know? The Moorpark Apricot has a high sugar content and is sweeter than a peach.
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