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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
rippey1erDescription
I think we met yesterday?
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Common Yew (Taxus baccata)Observer
rippey1erDescription
There were two of these in front of the Old Chemistry building but they were removed for construction. I tried to fight for them but the powers that be won, like always.
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Wampi (Clausena lansium)Observer
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Cultivated. Small fruit tree from Asia.
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Flame Tree (Brachychiton acerifolius)Observer
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Cultivated. Australian flame tree. Here is another one of these in front of the Church.
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Bhutan Cypress (Cupressus cashmeriana)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Cupress cashmeriana 'hilmalata dejarlingensis"
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Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii)Observer
rippey1erDescription
There are three trees of this kind and size on campus. This one, one in front of Hoover Institute of War and Profit and one at Kingscoute
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Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)Observer
rippey1erDescription
I am really excited about ID'ing birds. It really gives my perspective on caring for trees and protecting their nests and environments
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Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)Observer
rippey1erDescription
What a big bird! This area is a great open space and I hope the grounds crew keeps its self from mowing it
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Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Cultivated. These trees are found here and there around campus. I think it is a well behaved tree and has beautiful flowers!
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Monkey-Puzzle (Araucaria araucana)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Cultivated. Two trees of this specie in this area. Same size on opposite sides of mausoleum.
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Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii)Observer
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Cultivated. Largest of its kind on campus. About 15' DBH and probably 90
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Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii)Observer
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Cultivated. 8 DBH and about 35 feet tall.
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Lesser Goldfinch (Spinus psaltria)Observer
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Landed on some dandelions(?) while I was doing some tree survey work
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Gray Pine (Pinus sabiniana)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Cultivated. I believe I have the right ID but could use some help. I know of no other like it on campus. Come to an event here and check this tree out.
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Northern Whitecedar (Thuja occidentalis)Observer
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Cultivated. This specie is found throughout the arboretum and often misidentified with the Cupressus funebris.
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Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Native tree. Possible lighting scar which is why I think it is significant. Haven't seen too many trees with lighting damage on campus.
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Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Cultivated. This tree and the grove to the north are EUCL and most likely not E. globulous. Count acorns to differentiate.
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Peppertrees (Genus Schinus)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Cultivated. Chilean Pepper. When ID'ing pepper trees know that there is not a California pepper tree and it will all make sense.
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River Sheoak (Casuarina cunninghamiana)Observer
rippey1erDescription
Cultivated. Planted throughout campus and especially in the Arboretum. There are several specimens planted in a row on this path. Trees tops died years ago and that is why they are "topped".
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Eucalyptus (Genus Eucalyptus)Observer
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Tree failed in winter of 2014. I added the blue rope to support it till it stabilizes
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West Himalayan Cypress (Cupressus torulosa)Observer
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Only one of its kind that I know of on campus
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Tree Yucca (Yucca filifera)Observer
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Largest of its kind on campus. Registered with the Big Tree Registry of California as State Champion!
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Bangalay (Eucalyptus botryoides)Observer
rippey1erDescription
This tree is probably a hybrid or a mutant. Its barks is wholly smooth unlike a traditional E. botryoides
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California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii)Observer
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Several planting at this site.
