Wintergreen

Gaultheria procumbens

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is a plant species also referred to as the following names: “American Wintergreen,” “Checkerberry,” “Boxberry,” and “Spreading Wintergreen.” This plant is a member of the blueberry family. It’s mostly found in hardwood forests that have acidic soil and moderate shade. When crushed, the leaves release a wintergreen scent.

Hinoki cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Hinoki cypress is native to Japan and is a slow-growing ornamental tree. It usually reaches heights of 35 m tall with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. Due to the large, tight foliage on this tree, it is often used as a hedge or privacy screen.

Common douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

The Common douglas-fir is named after Scottish botanist David Douglas, who discovered it. Small mammals rely heavily on the seeds for nutrition. Many Native American tribes utilized the bark, resin, and pine needles to prepare herbal remedies for various ailments. Common douglas-fir is often used in heavy timber buildings due to its sturdy wood.

Monterey cypress

Cupressus macrocarpa

The monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) is a coniferous, evergreen cypress tree native to coastal California in the United States. It is a popular tree for cultivation and landscaping and occasionally for furniture construction. The foliage of the monterey cypress is toxic to livestock.

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