Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Water Berry
Syzygium cordatum
A lush, water-loving evergreen that transforms into a bustling wildlife buffet when its fragrant flowers and purple b...
Water Gum
Tristaniopsis laurina
A masterpiece of the Australian riverside, the Water Gum features stunning peeling bark and vibrant summer flowers th...
Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
With its graceful, arching branches and glossy emerald leaves, the Weeping Fig is more than just a popular houseplant...
weeping willow
Salix babylonica
With its iconic cascading branches and elegant silhouette, the weeping willow is the crown jewel of the waterside lan...
Western Australian Peppermint
Agonis flexuosa
The Western Australian Peppermint is the architectural heart of the Southwest garden, offering iconic weeping foliage...
western hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla
Defined by its graceful, drooping top and delicate needles, the Western Hemlock is the crown jewel of the Pacific Nor...
western juniper
Juniperus occidentalis
The western juniper is an ancient sentinel of the high desert, known for its twisted, gnarled limbs and its ability t...
Western Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
The Western Ponderosa Pine is the towering icon of the West, famous for its puzzle-piece bark and pleasant vanilla sc...
western redcedar
Thuja plicata
Known as the 'Giant of the Woods,' the western redcedar is a majestic evergreen that provides a sanctuary for wildlif...
Western Soapberry
Sapindus drummondii
A hardy survivor of the American West, the Western Soapberry provides golden autumn beauty and a unique winter feast ...
white ash
Fraxinus americana
The white ash is the crown jewel of the American hardwood forest, famous for its grand stature and its role as the so...
white box
Eucalyptus albens
The white box is the majestic anchor of Australia's western slopes, providing a nectar-filled pantry and hollow-fille...
white fir
Abies concolor
A towering icon of the American West, the White Fir is beloved for its striking silver-blue needles and refreshing ci...
White Karee
Searsia pendulina
A fast-growing icon of the African landscape, the White Karee provides a weeping canopy of shade and a bountiful buff...
white mulberry
Morus alba
A fast-growing centerpiece of the suburban landscape, the white mulberry is the ultimate summer buffet for neighborho...
white spruce
Picea glauca
The White Spruce is the 'Great White North's' most resilient sentinel, a shimmering evergreen that provides a year-ro...
white willow
Salix alba
The shimmering sentinel of the riverbank, the White Willow is a vital haven for backyard biodiversity. Its silvery le...
Whitebark Pine
Pinus albicaulis
The stoic sentinel of the high peaks, the Whitebark Pine is a hardy conifer that thrives where other trees fail. Know...
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