Latin names: Betula papyrifera, Betula pendula, Betula populifolia, and Betula nigra. Location: Numerous tall birches stand out in the leafless woods along Mashomack’s red trail. Tree mystery: I…
Tree of the Month
Tree of the Month: Witch Hazel
/ March 9, 2018Latin names: Hamamelis X intermedia, H. virginiana Location: In the bleak month of February when winter seems endless, few sights are as welcome as the bright…
Tree of the Month: Atlas Cedar
/ February 6, 2018Latin name: Cedrus atlantica Location: A dense, multi-branched Atlas cedar thrives on the Shelter Island School grounds next to the vegetable garden. The specimen is most likely…
Tree of the Month: Tamarack
/ January 20, 2018Latin name: Larix laricina Location: A tall tamarack grows on the Shelter Island School grounds along School Street near a visitor parking area. Tree stats: Also…
Tree of the Month: American Holly
/ December 15, 2017Latin name: Ilex opaca Locations: American Holly thrives throughout the Island. One of my favorite specimens grows at the edge of the Union Chapel grounds on…