Wildlife Species Library

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Chinese Tallow
Trees

Chinese Tallow

Triadica sebifera

Famous for its 'popcorn' seeds and electric autumn colors, the Chinese Tallow is a resilient survivor that brings a b...

coast redwood
Trees

coast redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

The coast redwood is a living skyscraper, standing as the tallest tree on Earth and a silent witness to centuries of ...

common fig
Trees

common fig

Ficus carica

An ancient symbol of abundance, the common fig is a structural masterpiece that serves as a high-energy buffet for ba...

Common Wild Fig
Trees

Common Wild Fig

Ficus burkei

A majestic keystone of the African wilderness, the Common Wild Fig is a 'living pantry' that sustains hundreds of spe...

common yew
Trees

common yew

Taxus baccata

A symbol of immortality and ancient mystery, the common yew is an evergreen icon of the European landscape. Known for...

crack willow
Trees

crack willow

Salix euxina

The Eastern Crack Willow is a shimmering riparian giant, famous for its 'snapping' branches and its ability to thrive...

dawn redwood
Trees

dawn redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

A living fossil once thought extinct, the dawn redwood is a fast-growing giant that transforms from emerald green to ...

Douglas-fir
Trees

Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

An icon of the American West, the Douglas-fir is a towering evergreen that serves as a skyscraper for forest wildlife...

Dwyer's Red Gum
Trees

Dwyer's Red Gum

Eucalyptus dwyeri

A resilient survivor of Australia's rocky ridges, Dwyer's Red Gum dazzles with its smooth white bark and nectar-rich ...

eastern black walnut
Trees

eastern black walnut

Juglans nigra

The Eastern Black Walnut is a titan of the North American forest, prized for its dark, rot-resistant wood and rich, o...

Eastern Cottonwood
Trees

Eastern Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

An icon of the American riverbank, the Eastern Cottonwood is a towering giant famous for its shimmering leaves and th...

eastern hemlock
Trees

eastern hemlock

Tsuga canadensis

Known as the 'Redwood of the East,' the Eastern Hemlock is a graceful, long-lived conifer that creates cool, shaded s...

eastern redbud
Trees

eastern redbud

Cercis canadensis

Often called the 'harbinger of spring,' the Eastern Redbud paints the landscape in vivid shades of pink and magenta b...

eastern redcedar
Trees

eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

A hardy and aromatic pillar of the North American landscape, the eastern redcedar provides essential winter berries a...

eastern white pine
Trees

eastern white pine

Pinus strobus

The 'Monarch of the North,' the eastern white pine is a towering evergreen icon that provides year-round sanctuary fo...

Engelmann spruce
Trees

Engelmann spruce

Picea engelmannii

The Engelmann spruce is the silver-crowned monarch of the high Rockies, providing a rugged sanctuary for mountain wil...

European larch
Trees

European larch

Larix decidua

The European Larch is a master of transformation, standing as the only native European conifer to shed its needles. F...

European mountain ash
Trees

European mountain ash

Sorbus aucuparia

A beacon for backyard birds, the European mountain ash provides a vibrant splash of color and a vital food source for...

fire cherry
Trees

fire cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

A vibrant pioneer of the North American forest, the fire cherry is a wildlife magnet known for its brilliant red frui...

flowering dogwood
Trees

flowering dogwood

Cornus florida

A crown jewel of the North American forest, the flowering dogwood transforms from a cloud of spring white to a vibran...

Forest Mahogany
Trees

Forest Mahogany

Trichilia dregeana

A majestic giant of the mist-belt forest, the Forest Mahogany is a living sanctuary. Its glossy evergreen canopy and ...

Forest red gum
Trees

Forest red gum

Eucalyptus tereticornis

The Forest Red Gum is a towering icon of the Australian east coast, prized by Koalas for its leaves and by birds for ...

Forest Waterberry
Trees

Forest Waterberry

Syzygium gerrardii

A majestic giant of the Southern African mist-belt, the Forest Waterberry is a life-sustaining hub that draws in colo...

Fraser Magnolia
Trees

Fraser Magnolia

Magnolia fraseri

A crown jewel of the Appalachian mountains, the Fraser Magnolia dazzles with its massive tropical leaves and fragrant...

Ghost Gum
Trees

Ghost Gum

Corymbia aparrerinja

An iconic symbol of the Australian desert, the Ghost Gum is famous for its hauntingly beautiful white bark and its ab...

giant sequoia
Trees

giant sequoia

Sequoiadendron giganteum

The undisputed heavyweights of the botanical world, Giant Sequoias are living ancient monuments that bridge the gap b...

goat willow
Trees

goat willow

Salix caprea

Famous for its soft, silvery catkins that resemble tiny paws, the goat willow is a vital harbinger of spring. It serv...

grand fir
Trees

grand fir

Abies grandis

A towering titan of the Pacific Northwest, the grand fir is famous for its citrus-scented needles and its role as a l...

gray birch
Trees

gray birch

Betula populifolia

A striking pioneer of the northern forest, the gray birch is easily recognized by its chalky white bark and distincti...

gray pine
Trees

gray pine

Pinus sabiniana

An ethereal icon of the California foothills, the gray pine is easily recognized by its ghostly needles and massive, ...

Great Basin bristlecone pine
Trees

Great Basin bristlecone pine

Pinus longaeva

The oldest living non-clonal organisms on the planet, these 'living fossils' have stood guard over the high deserts f...

green ash
Trees

green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

The green ash is a resilient backbone of the American landscape, offering a golden autumn display and a vital sanctua...

grey box
Trees

grey box

Eucalyptus moluccana

A stalwart of the Australian landscape, the grey box is more than just a tree; it's a bustling high-rise apartment fo...

Grey Gum
Trees

Grey Gum

Eucalyptus punctata

A cornerstone of the Australian bush, the Grey Gum is famous for its mosaic-patterned bark and its status as a five-s...

Gum-barked Coolibah
Trees

Gum-barked Coolibah

Eucalyptus intertexta

A resilient icon of the Australian outback, the Gum-barked Coolibah is a two-toned beauty that provides a lifeline fo...

Indian banyan
Trees

Indian banyan

Ficus benghalensis

The legendary Indian banyan is more than just a tree—it is a living ecosystem that spreads across the landscape with ...

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