Virginia's Verdant Canopy
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- 4. Oak species common in the Coastal Plain.
- 5. Fast-growing deciduous tree, often found near water.
- 7. Common hickory with pear-shaped nuts.
- 8. Deciduous tree with dark bark and small, edible dark fruits.
- 10. Virginia's state tree, known for white or pink bracts.
- 11. Tree with dense, oval crown, known for brilliant fall color.
- 12. A specific species of oak, known for its pale bark.
- 13. General term for genus including the state tree.
- 14. Common pine with short, twisted needles in bundles of two.
- 19. The science and art of managing forests.
- 20. Large deciduous tree valued for its rich, dark wood and nuts.
- 21. Genus of trees, some species are common in Virginia, facing threat from emerald ash borer.
- 23. Small deciduous tree or shrub with early white flowers and edible berries.
- 26. Oak species with chestnut-like leaves.
- 29. Fast-growing deciduous tree with fragrant white flowers.
- 31. Small tree producing large, edible, tropical-tasting fruit.
- 32. Oak species with willow-like, narrow leaves.
- 33. Massive deciduous tree with distinctive mottled, peeling bark.
- 35. Evergreen conifer, some species in higher elevations of Appalachians.
- 37. Deciduous conifer found in deep swamps, known for "knees."
- 40. Coniferous evergreen tree with scale-like leaves and berry-like cones.
- 44. Slow-growing deciduous tree with muscled-looking bark.
- 48. Deciduous tree known for its distinctive peeling bark and edible nuts.
- 50. Large deciduous tree with smooth, gray bark.
- 51. Deciduous tree with edible red to purple fruit.
- 53. Fast-growing oak with reddish bark and deeply lobed leaves.
- 57. A specific species of oak, known for its strong wood.
- 58. Small deciduous tree with distinctive purple-pink flowers in spring.
- 60. Deciduous tree with distinctive three-lobed leaves and aromatic bark.
- 61. Common hickory in Virginia, known for its large nuts.
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- 1. Evergreen tree with spiny, dark green leaves and red berries.
- 2. Large evergreen conifer with soft, long needles in bundles of five.
- 3. Fast-growing southern pine, very common in Virginia.
- 4. Oak species known for its brilliant red fall foliage.
- 6. Pine found in the Appalachian Mountains, with rigid cones.
- 9. Evergreen shrub with attractive flowers, common in forested areas.
- 15. Oak species with cruciform-shaped leaves.
- 16. Common pine with flexible needles, often found with loblolly.
- 17. Deciduous tree bearing orange, edible fruit.
- 18. Hickory species known for its bitter nuts.
- 22. Conifer found in coastal swamps and wetlands.
- 24. Also known as Tulip Tree, a tall, fast-growing deciduous tree.
- 25. General term for hardwood trees producing edible nuts.
- 27. Evergreen conifer, some species in higher elevations of Appalachians.
- 28. Deciduous tree with large leaves and distinctive fruit capsules.
- 30. Processed wood.
- 34. Deciduous tree with dark, smooth bark that smells of wintergreen when scratched.
- 36. Common Virginia tree with stunning fall colors, often reddish flowers in spring.
- 38. Pine with stiff needles in bundles of three.
- 39. A dominant genus of trees in Virginia forests, known for its acorns.
- 41. Broad-leaved evergreen shrub or small tree, common in mountains.
- 42. Evergreen conifer with short, flat needles, can be found in cooler areas.
- 43. Small deciduous tree with delicate white, fringe-like flowers.
- 45. Small tree with thorns, white flowers, and red berries.
- 46. Oak species with small, pointed leaves and tightly clustered lower branches.
- 47. Wood prepared for use.
- 49. Common, resilient shade tree with warty bark.
- 52. Deciduous tree with peeling, papery bark, often found near water.
- 54. Evergreen shrub or small tree, some species are native to Virginia.
- 55. Oak species with large, chestnut-like leaves.
- 56. Maple species known for its vibrant fall colors and sap used for syrup.
- 59. Deciduous tree with star-shaped leaves and spiky seed balls.