Bristol Tree Walking Tour Preview

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Eastern White Pine

Eastern White PinePinaceaePinus StrobusThis tree can be found on top of the hill in front of my house in a small opening. It should be easy to spot as you travel down State Route 32. There are small bushes and shrubs behind the tree, ith mushrooms usually growing out in front of this Eastern White Pine. Soil is sometimes dry or wet depending on the weather. The Eastern White Pine is often referred to as the king of trees in the northeast United States due to its large size and how common it is.

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Northern Red Oak

Northern Red OakFagaceaeQuercusRubraAnother tree that can be found by my house. It's right beyond the rock wall, with the branches growing over the rock wall. It's growing up the elevation of the hill, along with a wall of trees being right next to it. The soil is dry or wet depending on the weather. To me, it's the tree that is the reason for all the acorns that are scattered around the ground.

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Paper Birch

Paper BirchBetulaceaeBetulaPapyriferaJust like the Northern Red Oak, this Paper Birch can be found along the rock wall right by my house. It's probably a few feet downhill from the Northern Red Oak. The soil is either dry or wet depending on the weather. I think that it's unique since it's bark is able to peel awway in thin slices, thus giving it the name Paper Birch.

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Balsam Fir

Balsam FirPinaceaeAbiesBalsameaAlong the same rock wall, in the wall of trees. In front of it is a wooden birdhouse attached to a metal pole. The soil is typically dry or wet depending on the climate. The Balsam Fir reminds me of Christmas which is why it stands out to me.

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Norway Spruce

Norway SprucePinaceaePiceaAbiesAlso along the same rock wall thats next to my house. The Norway Spruce is further down hill across from a coniferous tree that looks like a big bush. It's on part of the hill that is close to a flat, even surface. There is a shed a few feet awway from this particular Norway Spruce. The dirt is either dry or wet depending on the climate.

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Striped Maple

Striped MapleSapindaceaeAcerPensylvanicumThis particular Striped Maple is found right next to the Norway Spruce, right by the rock wall near my house. The soil is dry or wet depending on the weather of the area. The reason for why I added the Striped Maple is because, as for as I know or can see, this Striped Maple is the only area.

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Common Juniper

Common JuniperCupressaceaeJuniperusCommunisThis Common Juniper is the closest species of tree to the house. It's growing out of the rock wall belonging to the garden in the backyard, rigth behind the big red house. This Common Juniper is a few feet away from the houses porch. Typically, Common Junipers grow out of rocky soils, but the soil that this Common Juniper is growing out of is more sandy then rocky. As stated in the name, the Common Juniper is a common sight in the northeast United States.

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Pin Cherry

Pin CherryRosaceaePrunusPensylvanicaThe Pin Cherry grow in woods and by roadsides. This particular Pin Cherry can be found behind the red shed in the backyard, growing from underneath and out from the shed. It's a few feet away from the rock wall and the forests on the other side of the rock wall. The soil of this area is usually moist due to being in the shade most of the time, and becuase there is a lot of moss growing out of the ground, storing water. I picked this tree because of how important this tree is to bringing plant life back to decimated areas of wilderness.

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White Spruce

White SprucePinaceaePicea GlaucaA White Spruce is found in forests throughout most of Canada and the very northeast of the United States (Maine). This White Spruce from the pictures can be found by the rock wall behind the red shed in the backyard. It's the closest coniferous tree to the back of the red shed. Just like the Balsam Fir, this tree reminds me of Christmas.

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Red Maple

Red MapleSapindaceaeAcerRubrumRed Maples grow in wet forests, so it makes sense that there are many Red Maples growing in the area. Maine gets a lot of rain, usually, and due to some extreme winters, a lot of the snow melts, seeping into the earth. This Red Maple is out in the open field of my houses backyard. To the right of this Red Maple is a tall Paper Birch. The grass is tall where this Red Maple grows so make sure you have bug spray. In the area, the Red Maple is a very common sight.

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American Elm

American ElmUlmaceaeUlmusAmericanaUsually found amongst other deciduous trees in forests. The soil it grows in can be dry or moist. This particular American Elm is out in the open field, near my house. It can be seen as soon as you enter the driveway. It's easy to see since their is a tree trunk a few feet away and a big stone sticking out of the ground right by it. The American Elm is a species of tree that is becoming endangered due to a disease that has been decimating the species.

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White Ash

White AshOleaceaeFraxinusAmericanaThe White Ash species grow in moist soils since Maine gets a decent amount of rain and a lot of snow most winters. The tree can found throughout most of the eastern United States. This specific White Ash can be seen from my houses driveway, although it's blocked by a few Eastern White Pines. The reason for why this tree is part of the tour is because it's one of the biggest of th Ash family.

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Red Spruce

Red SprucePinaceaePiceaRubensThe Red Spruce is a tree that only grows in the very northeast of the United States and a little area of south east Canada. It's a tree that is a very rare sight unless you live in those areas. Just like the previous coniferous trees on this tour, I chose this one because it reminds me of Christmas, my second favorite holiday.

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Common Chokecherry

Common ChokecherryRosaceaePrunusVirginianaThe Common Chokecherry tends to grow in clearings, areas of forest that were decimated, allowing the Common Chokecherry to bring plant life back to the area. Along State Route 32, there is a dirt road on the right, and down that dirt road is where you will find the Common Chokecherry. It is along the dirt road, and is a little difficult to spot since it is mixed in ith other tree species that are growing next to it. I included this tree due to its importance of restoring plant life to decimated areas of woodlands.

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Tamarack

TamarackPinaceaeLarixLaricinaThe Tamarack can be found in some of northeast United States and throuhgout most of Canada. Usually, Tamaracks can be found near bodies of water. The Tamarack shown in the these pictures can be found a long the same dirt road as the Common Chokecherry, except further down, closer to the swampy area that can found along the dirt road. The reason I picked it is because of its uniqueness. The Tamarack is one of the few species of coniferous trees that loses its needles just like a deciduous tree does.

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Norway Maple

Norway MapleSapindaceaeAcerPlatanoidesThe Norway Maple is originally from Europe but was brought here to the American continent as an invasive species. Now it can be found in North America and some of Canada. This species of Maple is often mistaken for the Sugar Maple due to their similar appearence. This Norway Maple can be found on the corner of State Route 32 and Lower Round Pond Road in Bristol, Maine. The reason for why I included this tree is because it is an invasive species, and while it has been long enough that the ecosystems of North America have adapted to it, it should be known that an invasive species can cause series issues for ecosystems.

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Black Cherry

Black CherryRosaceaePrunusSerotinaThe Black Cherry is a species of tree that can be found throughout the eastern United States. The Black Cherry tree can be found in many different habitats, such as in clearings and on the side of the road. This Black Cherry tree in particular cna be found on the side of State Route 32 as you travel down towards a place called King Roes Market. Next to the Black Cherry is a Bebb Willow that is a little further down. The reason for why I included this tree is because the fruit of the Black Cherry tree taste delicious.

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Bebb Willow

Bebb WillowSalicaceaeSalixBebbianaThe Bebb Willow can be found throughout some of the United States and throuhgout most of Canada. The Bebb Willow grows well in areas where there is a lot of moisture and soil rich in nutrients. This Bebb Willow in the pictures can be found in close to the Black Cherry, being a few feet further down State Route 32, along the side of it.

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Staghorn Sumac

Staghorn SumacAnacardiaceaeRhusTyphinaThe Staghorn Sumac can be found throughout the northeast area of the United States. While in Maine, the Staghorn Sumac is a tree that you will see often as you drive along Maine's roads. You'll also see them often in somewhat open areas. I included this tree because of the unique horn shaped, furry branches that they have. You can find this Staghorn Sumac by the parking lot of a local restaurant called The Anchor.

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Yellow Birch

Yellow BirchBetulaceaeBetulaAlleghaniensisThe Yellow Birch can be found in northeastern United States and southeast Canada. This Yellow Birch is the furthest tree to get to, and while you can walk there, taking a bike or a car, would get you there faster. To get to this Yellow Birch, travel further down State Route 32, take a turn down the road on the right. You'll see a fork in the road where the Granite Hall Store stands in the middle. Go down the left and travel down the main road until you come across the Bass Rock Preserve. The Bass Rock Preserve is hard to see so pay attention. I included this tree because of the unique bark of the Yellow Birch.