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11252
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North Carolina is home to several unique and rare trees, among them - Abies fraseri, Tsuga caroliniana, Crataegus roanesis. These trees are under control of the United States government in some areas and are an important part of North Carolina's ecosystem. Logging of these trees is restricted, and permits are required.
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24702
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The Boundary Tree, located near the Oconaluftee River in North Carolina, is also known as the Poplar Corner Tree and has served as a boundary marker for a number of properties since 1798. The author briefly outlines the history of this well-known tree.
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42701
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Tim and Matt Nichols cultivate hundreds of new varieties of Japanese maple trees for their mail-order plant business, McMaple. Nichols Nursery is in East Flat Rock.
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42626
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The sourwood tree is native to the Southern Appalachian mountain range and is a big attraction for bees and other pollinators.
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24574
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The toothache tree is a species of prickly ash, Zanthoxylum americanum, that indigenous groups in North America used to cure toothaches. They chewed the bark and leaves from this tree to relieve pain.
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25280
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Trees do more for the environment than most people think about. Without them, billions of dollars more would be needed to manage storm water alone. Trees are essentially the backbone of a healthy environment.
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38763
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The subject of ‘trees’ was the main topic of interest for third graders while learning about conservation.
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17365
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Fair recommends tress to plant for the mountains, Piedmont, midlands, and coast. The list is not exhaustive and the author chooses trees that she knows are successful in these areas--drought tolerant, excellent bloom or fall color, and do well in most soils.
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11481
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Jordan describes the native trees of North Carolina. In the number of native trees in the nation, Florida is first with 328; Texas second with 198; and North Carolina third with 166.
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36207
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Wattle fences and wickets were features of historic gardens, but they can be useful to modern tillers of the soil. Traditional wattle fences and wickets were made from willow and beech. However, the author noted honeysuckle and grape vines, as well as pruned limbs and branches, can be utilized. To further encourage usage, she asserted the easy construction of a wattle fence or wicket, as well as their decorative potential.
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