Virginia's Verdant Canopy

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