Trees and Shrubs

Pecan tree.  

Oak tree. 

Southern Magnolia. 

Larch. 

We walked around campus and viewed various trees and shrubs, talking about each and describing their innate features and why they grow here in Macon. Above I listed with pictures some of the trees we viewed around campus. 

The Pecan Tree-The pecan tree is found in areas around the south east and their growth is prevalent in Georgia. The word pecan means, nut requiring stone to crack. Pecan trees grow pecans which are technically not a nut but a drupe, which is a fruit with a single pit. Georgia is the world's leading producer in pecans, and pecan farms can be found throughout the state of Georgia. A pecan tree can live for 300 years producing the drupe all throughout its life span. 

The Oak Tree-There are nearly 600 different species of Oak Trees. Oak trees produce a nut called the acorn. Oak trees are characterized by having attractive graining, which makes oak trees useful for planking and building. Oak trees are also characterized by being resistant to heavy inset attack, making oak trees good for building as well as making furniture. 

The Southern Magnolia- Southern magnolias grow most commonly in the south eastern united states from Virginia to Florida southern magnolias can be found. Magnolia trees can grow to be 90 feet in height in height and are characterized by having dark green leaves and flowering huge what flowers. The fragrance of the magnolia and visual beauty makes the magnolia very appealing.  

The Larch- Larch are commonly found in the northern hemisphere. This coniferous plant is able to withstand the cold with much ease. Larch trees do lose their leafs in the fall, and most coniferous plants do not. Larch trees produce pine cones.