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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Chinaberry
Melia azedarach
The Chinaberry is a stunning but controversial resident of the backyard landscape, famous for its fragrant lilac bloo...
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Chinese Cinnamon
Cinnamomum cassia
The Chinese Cinnamon is more than just a kitchen staple; it is a stunning subtropical evergreen with aromatic bark an...
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Chinese Tallow
Triadica sebifera
Famous for its 'popcorn' seeds and electric autumn colors, the Chinese Tallow is a resilient survivor that brings a b...
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coast redwood
Sequoia sempervirens
The coast redwood is a living skyscraper, standing as the tallest tree on Earth and a silent witness to centuries of ...
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common fig
Ficus carica
An ancient symbol of abundance, the common fig is a structural masterpiece that serves as a high-energy buffet for ba...
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Common Wild Fig
Ficus burkei
A majestic keystone of the African wilderness, the Common Wild Fig is a 'living pantry' that sustains hundreds of spe...
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common yew
Taxus baccata
A symbol of immortality and ancient mystery, the common yew is an evergreen icon of the European landscape. Known for...
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crack willow
Salix euxina
The Eastern Crack Willow is a shimmering riparian giant, famous for its 'snapping' branches and its ability to thrive...
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dawn redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
A living fossil once thought extinct, the dawn redwood is a fast-growing giant that transforms from emerald green to ...
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Douglas-fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
An icon of the American West, the Douglas-fir is a towering evergreen that serves as a skyscraper for forest wildlife...
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Dwyer's Red Gum
Eucalyptus dwyeri
A resilient survivor of Australia's rocky ridges, Dwyer's Red Gum dazzles with its smooth white bark and nectar-rich ...
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eastern black walnut
Juglans nigra
The Eastern Black Walnut is a titan of the North American forest, prized for its dark, rot-resistant wood and rich, o...
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Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides
An icon of the American riverbank, the Eastern Cottonwood is a towering giant famous for its shimmering leaves and th...
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eastern hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Known as the 'Redwood of the East,' the Eastern Hemlock is a graceful, long-lived conifer that creates cool, shaded s...
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eastern redbud
Cercis canadensis
Often called the 'harbinger of spring,' the Eastern Redbud paints the landscape in vivid shades of pink and magenta b...
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eastern redcedar
Juniperus virginiana
A hardy and aromatic pillar of the North American landscape, the eastern redcedar provides essential winter berries a...
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eastern white pine
Pinus strobus
The 'Monarch of the North,' the eastern white pine is a towering evergreen icon that provides year-round sanctuary fo...
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Engelmann spruce
Picea engelmannii
The Engelmann spruce is the silver-crowned monarch of the high Rockies, providing a rugged sanctuary for mountain wil...
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Larix decidua
The European Larch is a master of transformation, standing as the only native European conifer to shed its needles. F...
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European mountain ash
Sorbus aucuparia
A beacon for backyard birds, the European mountain ash provides a vibrant splash of color and a vital food source for...
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fever tree
Vachellia xanthophloea
With its ghostly lime-green bark and elegant thorny canopy, the fever tree is the iconic sentinel of the African wetl...
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fire cherry
Prunus pensylvanica
A vibrant pioneer of the North American forest, the fire cherry is a wildlife magnet known for its brilliant red frui...
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flowering dogwood
Cornus florida
A crown jewel of the North American forest, the flowering dogwood transforms from a cloud of spring white to a vibran...
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Forest Mahogany
Trichilia dregeana
A majestic giant of the mist-belt forest, the Forest Mahogany is a living sanctuary. Its glossy evergreen canopy and ...
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Forest red gum
Eucalyptus tereticornis
The Forest Red Gum is a towering icon of the Australian east coast, prized by Koalas for its leaves and by birds for ...
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Forest Waterberry
Syzygium gerrardii
A majestic giant of the Southern African mist-belt, the Forest Waterberry is a life-sustaining hub that draws in colo...
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Fraser Magnolia
Magnolia fraseri
A crown jewel of the Appalachian mountains, the Fraser Magnolia dazzles with its massive tropical leaves and fragrant...
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Ghost Gum
Corymbia aparrerinja
An iconic symbol of the Australian desert, the Ghost Gum is famous for its hauntingly beautiful white bark and its ab...
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giant sequoia
Sequoiadendron giganteum
The undisputed heavyweights of the botanical world, Giant Sequoias are living ancient monuments that bridge the gap b...
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goat willow
Salix caprea
Famous for its soft, silvery catkins that resemble tiny paws, the goat willow is a vital harbinger of spring. It serv...
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grand fir
Abies grandis
A towering titan of the Pacific Northwest, the grand fir is famous for its citrus-scented needles and its role as a l...
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gray birch
Betula populifolia
A striking pioneer of the northern forest, the gray birch is easily recognized by its chalky white bark and distincti...
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gray pine
Pinus sabiniana
An ethereal icon of the California foothills, the gray pine is easily recognized by its ghostly needles and massive, ...
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Great Basin bristlecone pine
Pinus longaeva
The oldest living non-clonal organisms on the planet, these 'living fossils' have stood guard over the high deserts f...
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green ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
The green ash is a resilient backbone of the American landscape, offering a golden autumn display and a vital sanctua...
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grey box
Eucalyptus moluccana
A stalwart of the Australian landscape, the grey box is more than just a tree; it's a bustling high-rise apartment fo...
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