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What is the wood from the Kentucky coffee tree used for?

A very attractive tree during the summer as well as in the winter, Kentucky Coffee tree has coarse ascending branches that often form a narrow crown. Its short trunk,1 to 2 feet in diameter, divides into several large branches. Reaching a height of 60 to 100 feet, it adapts well to urban conditions and...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-22-2009
Why do leaves change color?

Nothing signals the start of the winter season like the wonderful show of leaves that begins in the fall. I love the wonderful colors that so many trees display for us. Some years are better than others. Have you ever wondered why? In the fall, as the days get shorter and colder, trees that are deciduous...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-29-2008
Tree Terms

I thought I would take a minute to define a couple of terms that are related to trees. Often the terms evergreen, conifer, and deciduous are confused. Defining these terms might help you decide which tree is right for you. Deciduous: This term refers to a tree that looses it leaves yearly. Generally...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-21-2008

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