Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Trees and Shrubs

We took a walk around campus and explored different kinds of trees. Here is a list of a few.

1. Crepe Myrtle - These trees are well-known for their colorful blooms during the summer months. The colorful flowers come in different shades of red to white. The flowers last for longer periods of times than most other trees, which makes them unique. These trees can vary in height, from being as tall as a shrub to growing over 100 feet tall.


2. Yoshino Cherry - These trees are incredibly popular in the Macon area. Yoshino Cherry trees produce pale white to pink petal flowers that give off a distinct fragrance when in bloom. These trees will flourish best in full sunlight and require soil that can drain easily. The Yoshino Cherry is originally from Japan, but were brought to North America in 1902.


3. Sugar Maple - These popular trees are known everywhere for their production of delicious maple syrup. These trees are easily able to be spotted because of their bright foliage during the fall season. The Sugar Maple can grow to great heights and is commonly found in the Northeastern region of the United States.


4. Weeping Willow - These trees are easily identified because of their droopy appearance. The Weeping Willow have long wispy branches with thin leaves that give the appearance that the tree itself is actually weeping. These trees have inspired many great pieces of art throughout the years and the wood from the willow is typically used for wicker. These trees have a large need for water and typically grow in places where water is nearby.

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