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…a diversity of strategies to survive the winter season. Winter Adaptations of Trees The forests of the Chesapeake are comprised primarily of deciduous tree species, including oaks (Quercus spp.), hickories…
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…white flowers and the tree buzzes with life. White Oak (Quercus spp.) – The champion of trees, native oaks attract nearly 540 species of moths and butterflies according to Doug…
…under the bark of trees. Some species, in particular white oak (Quercus alba) and shagbark hickory (Carya ovata), have ample space beneath the shaggy bark of mature trees for bats…
It was an early autumn evening while sitting in repose in a stately northern red oak tree (Quercus rubra) that I recount a rather haunting tale of intrigue and misunderstanding….
…pleasing attributes of the stately white oak (Quercus alba) to the displeasing attributes of the noxious tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). Some species are more subtle and our sentiments are derived by…
…primary roost trees. Some species, such as shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) and white oak (Quercus alba) provide space beneath bark while still alive. Snags will only accommodate roosting bats for…
…and behave differently from each other. There are two groups of oaks: white oaks such as chestnut oak (Quercus montana), post oak (Q. stellata), and of course white oak (Q….
…of nectar and pollen for all sorts of insects, birds and small mammals. Many of these plants produce hardy seeds which sustain overwintering birds. Native trees, like oaks (Quercus spp)…
…the species planted include river birch (Betula nigra), swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor), and hazel alder (Alnus serrulata). During fall and winter, the pools will serve as a refuge and…
…if they somehow understand their significance while choosing to remain wise and humble. Oaks (genus Quercus) have served a prominent role in our landscape for the last 10,000 years, influencing…
