Plants > Trees
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Western RedcedarScientific Name: Thuja plicataCategory: PlantsSubcategory: TreesSize: 45 to 70 m (148 to 230 ft) height; trunk diameter up to 3 to 6 m (9.8 to 19.7 ft); ancient specimens exceed 75 mWeight: Mature standing tree biomass...
Plants > Palms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Coconut PalmScientific Name: Cocos nuciferaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: PalmsSize: Tree height: 60–100 ft (18–30 m); Frond length: 13–20 ft (4–6 m)Weight: Mature fruit (in husk): 3.3–5.5 lb (1.5–2.5 kg)Lifespan: 60–100 years in coastal...
Plants > Deciduous Trees
AT A GLANCECommon Name: African BaobabScientific Name: Adansonia digitataCategory: PlantsSubcategory: Deciduous TreesSize: Height: 50–82 ft (15–25 m); Trunk diameter: 23–36 ft (7–11 m)Weight: Estimated biomass up to 300–500 metric tons; stores up to 30,000 gallons of...
