Trees

Trees can be identified based on their physical characteristics: leaves, fruit, and bark. For example: Hardwood trees are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves every year.
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Redbud | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene
Redbud | Appalachian Cove (S.C.) | NatureScene

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Circis canadensis • Also called Judas Tree • Commonly-grown ornamental tree • Often flowers simultaneously with Dogwoods • Member of the Pea family • Grows from 20 to 40 feet with a trunk 10 to 12...
Pond Pine | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)
Pond Pine | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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Pinus serotina Also known as Swamp Pine Similar to Pitch Pine, but more southern Height to 80 feet Flexible needles Trunk sprouts often present Nearly-round, 2 - 3 inch cones Crown branches tend to be...
Longleaf Pine | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)
Longleaf Pine | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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Pinus palustris Beautiful starlight southern tree valued for turpentine and timber Height 60 - 70 feet Likes sandy areas Very long dark green needles grouped in 3's 8 - 18 inch needles clustered...
Black Jack Oak | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)
Black Jack Oak | Cartwheel Bay (S.C.)

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Quercus marilandica Low to medium-sized tree Height 40 - 50 feet 4 - 8 inch thick, leathery and shallow-lobed leaves Brown leaves scaly or hairy underneath Twigs angled, hairy Dark trunk broken into...