Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Sitka spruce
Picea sitchensis
The towering titan of the Pacific Coast, the Sitka spruce is the world's largest spruce species and a foundational pi...
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Small-fruited Grey Gum
Eucalyptus propinqua
With its stunning mottled bark and status as a favorite snack for Koalas, the Small-fruited Grey Gum is an Australian...
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Snow Gum
Eucalyptus pauciflora
The Snow Gum is Australia's resilient alpine icon, famous for its twisted, multi-colored bark and its ability to with...
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Soursop
Annona muricata
The Soursop is a tropical marvel, famous for its giant, prickly green fruits and its ability to attract a diverse arr...
Treessouthern catalpa
Catalpa bignonioides
A Southeastern icon known for its massive heart-shaped leaves and showy white blossoms, the Southern Catalpa is a 'li...
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southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
The Southern Magnolia is the undisputed queen of the Southern forest, boasting giant, lemon-scented blooms and glossy...
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Spotted Gum
Corymbia maculata
Admired for its stunning mottled bark and towering height, the Spotted Gum is a quintessential Australian icon. It pr...
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subalpine larch
Larix lyallii
A hardy sentinel of the high peaks, the subalpine larch is famous for its breathtaking autumn transformation into a p...
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sweet birch
Betula lenta
The sweet birch is the aromatic soul of the eastern forest, offering a spicy wintergreen scent and a golden autumn gl...
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sycamore fig
Ficus sycomorus
Ancient, massive, and teeming with life, the Sycamore Fig is a legendary 'Tree of Life' that supports entire ecosyste...
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Sydney Peppermint
Eucalyptus piperita
A cornerstone of the New South Wales bush, the Sydney Peppermint is famous for its cooling menthol aroma and its uniq...
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tamarack
Larix laricina
A rare deciduous conifer that defies the rules of winter, the Tamarack transforms from a soft green spire into a pill...
Treestarata
Pittosporum eugenioides
The largest of New Zealand's Pittosporums, the Tarata is a sensory delight known for its shimmering wavy leaves and i...
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Tasmanian blue gum
Eucalyptus globulus
The Tasmanian blue gum is a sky-piercing icon of the Australian bush, known for its silver-blue juvenile leaves and i...
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Texas ash
Fraxinus albicans
A resilient icon of the limestone hills, the Texas ash provides a cooling canopy and the most vibrant autumn display ...
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Torrey pine
Pinus torreyana
Meet the rarest pine in North America, a coastal survivor with a wind-sculpted silhouette and a secret connection to ...
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tree-of-heaven
Ailanthus altissima
Often called the 'ghetto palm' for its resilience in urban environments, the tree-of-heaven is a lightning-fast growe...
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Umbrella Cheese Tree
Glochidion zeylanicum
With its iconic wheel-shaped fruit and broad, sheltering canopy, the Umbrella Cheese Tree is a cornerstone of tropica...
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umbrella magnolia
Magnolia tripetala
With its dramatic, oversized leaves and exotic-looking blooms, the Umbrella Magnolia brings a touch of the prehistori...
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umbrella thorn
Vachellia tortilis
The definitive silhouette of the African savanna, the umbrella thorn is a resilient giant that provides life-saving s...
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Water Berry
Syzygium cordatum
A lush, water-loving evergreen that transforms into a bustling wildlife buffet when its fragrant flowers and purple b...
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Water Gum
Tristaniopsis laurina
A masterpiece of the Australian riverside, the Water Gum features stunning peeling bark and vibrant summer flowers th...
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Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
With its graceful, arching branches and glossy emerald leaves, the Weeping Fig is more than just a popular houseplant...
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weeping willow
Salix babylonica
With its iconic cascading branches and elegant silhouette, the weeping willow is the crown jewel of the waterside lan...
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Western Australian Peppermint
Agonis flexuosa
The Western Australian Peppermint is the architectural heart of the Southwest garden, offering iconic weeping foliage...
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western hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla
Defined by its graceful, drooping top and delicate needles, the Western Hemlock is the crown jewel of the Pacific Nor...
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western juniper
Juniperus occidentalis
The western juniper is an ancient sentinel of the high desert, known for its twisted, gnarled limbs and its ability t...
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Pinus ponderosa
The Western Ponderosa Pine is the towering icon of the West, famous for its puzzle-piece bark and pleasant vanilla sc...
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western redcedar
Thuja plicata
Known as the 'Giant of the Woods,' the western redcedar is a majestic evergreen that provides a sanctuary for wildlif...
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Western Soapberry
Sapindus drummondii
A hardy survivor of the American West, the Western Soapberry provides golden autumn beauty and a unique winter feast ...
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white ash
Fraxinus americana
The white ash is the crown jewel of the American hardwood forest, famous for its grand stature and its role as the so...
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white box
Eucalyptus albens
The white box is the majestic anchor of Australia's western slopes, providing a nectar-filled pantry and hollow-fille...
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white fir
Abies concolor
A towering icon of the American West, the White Fir is beloved for its striking silver-blue needles and refreshing ci...
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White Karee
Searsia pendulina
A fast-growing icon of the African landscape, the White Karee provides a weeping canopy of shade and a bountiful buff...
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white mulberry
Morus alba
A fast-growing centerpiece of the suburban landscape, the white mulberry is the ultimate summer buffet for neighborho...
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white spruce
Picea glauca
The White Spruce is the 'Great White North's' most resilient sentinel, a shimmering evergreen that provides a year-ro...
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