Boojum tree

The polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) problem, originated in Asian countries, shifted from a decayed and rotting host of trees in south east Asian countries to native, nursery, fruit, and landscape tree hosts in southern California and Israel. The boring beetle and tree host could exist mutually, however, the distinct symbiotic relationship between the invasive ambrosia beetle Euwallacea and the destructive fungi Fusarium poses a potential lethal threat to specific host trees, such as avocado…

Book Poster The tree in my poster was resembling the mockingbird’s home. Just like Maycomb is to Tom Robinson and Boo Radley. With the tree I went for a drawn one because I felt that it resembled the book. It does so because the book is just a story and an “imaginary” one. The drawn tree is also not real and “imaginary,” just like the story. I chose a black and white one because that is how I pictured the story in my head. I chose grey as a color for the rectangles because everything or…

The Almond Tree In the novel, The Almond Tree by Michelle Cohan Corasanti. The Almond Tree introduces a young Palestinian boy who is born in the midst of a country that is falling apart. In the text, Corasanti showcases a multitude of religious and political conflicts. These conflicts, mainly occur with the Palestinians and the Jews. Corasanti depicts the oppressive actions of the Jews and the Palestinians rise from the ashes. From the beginning of the novel, Corasanti has portrayed the…

“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein is a classic tale that has been read to children as a bedtime story since its first publishing in 1964. However many have argued on what the meaning behind the story is. Could it be focus on what you need rather than what you want, maybe even you can’t outrun your problems, or quite possibly let love rule. These arguments are right in their own way, however they all have one thing in common, they each are a strong moral message that children should learn.…

plant part I chose to observe was an acorn. Although I was uncertain about what I was supposed to find, I took mental notes of the acorn and its location. The acorn, light brown in color, wearing a rigid little dark brown cap, had just fallen off a tree by the Agriculture Sciences building. It seemed abandoned in a sense, just left to lie on the concrete, among dead decaying leaves, and other fallen acorns. It looked as if it had been left to die. As people were walking by they began to kick it,…

I was no more than eleven the first time I’d taken a drag from a cigarette. I remember it like it was yesterday. My younger cousin Patrick was with me, he and I were playing the with Emerson boys who lived down the street. The nine-year-old twin brothers lived in one of the smallest houses on my block. Somehow, their parents had managed to cram four boys, Mrs. Emerson’s parents and themselves into a cramped three-bedroom ranch style home. I remember always being impressed at how immaculate Mrs.…

h1>Keep Your Paver Patio in Top Shape h2>Top Tips from Your Professional Landscaping and Tree Service Company Summer is right around the corner, and your holiday plans surely include entertaining as well as spending time in the outdoor spaces of your home. You may have already cleaned up your yard, fixed the lawn, done new planting, and treated your deck. However, have you paid attention to another significant portion of your home’s exterior, your paver patio? It is no surprise that…

and focus my mind on controlling every bodily movement. “You must be quick and you must be precise,” I heed Twin’s instructions. Once I come upon the sought-after clearing in the wood, I collect myself and quickly settle underneath a colossal maple tree. I grab my flatbow and quiver, loaded full with broad-headed arrows, from my pack and position myself behind a pale boulder nearby. I wait.…

Ash Trees be Saved or Should I Cut Down my Ash Tree? It has been nearly two decades since the emerald ash borer (EAB) was first spotted in the U.S., and the beetle hasn't slowed down since. EAB has affected millions of ash trees in more than 30 states. Once EAB is in your area, you know you need to do something with your ash trees, but the question is what. Michael S., a Davey blog reader, asked, “What do you recommend for me to save my ash tree? What are the expected costs now and in years…

straight, pyramidal shaped tree with bluish-green needle that are in fascicle of 5. The bark is dark gray and platy. ID Characteristic: Some key identification characteristics are the needles, which are straight, flexible and triangular; bluish-green in color and have lines of white spots, which have 5 needles per fascicle. As well as the bark that is bark grey and is broken into rectangular scaly plates. Shape: The Western White Pine is a tall, straight, pyramidal shaped tree. As it…