Thuja occidentalis, Eastern Arborvitae, Eastern Whitecedar
…But I am adrift Without my tree of life -Alice Walker Previously we discussed Giant Arborvitae, so herein we follow-up with Eastern Arborvitae, Thuja occidentalis, also referred to by some as Eastern Whitecedar. The common names of many plants … Continue reading
Western redcedar, Thuja plicata
In a vast, Northwest forest, Where snow falls, upon cedars: As though in answer to an unspoken chorus, Mine eyes rise to meet with hers… -Maurice Harris Previously we discussed Alaska yellow-cedar, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis. It is apropos to follow up … Continue reading
Alaska yellow-cedar, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis
…Evergreen o evergreen How faithful are your branches… -Lorine Niedecker Alaska yellow-cedar, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis, joins a list of botanically different types of plants loosely given the common name cedar (western red cedar, Atlantic white cedar, red cedar, incense cedar, Japanese … Continue reading
Dawn redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides
…I am adorned in the russet-brown message the soul brings from its coming-to-be… -Jay Wright November brings a continuation of our colorful autumn foliage even as some earlier brilliantly colored maples, dogwoods and others have now shed their leaves. Dawn … Continue reading