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Forest Trail at Austin Nature & Science Center

Large trees at the Austin Nature & Science Center’s Forest Trail. 

American SycamoreAmerican Sycamore

American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

  • 75' - 100' (22.9m - 30.5m)
  • Tallest deciduous tree in the United States
  • Deciduous Caducifolio
  • 2nd generation "Moon Tree" from Apollo 14 Mission

American Sycamore tree

Árbol caducifolio más alto en los Estados Unidos

generación "Arbol de la Luna" de la Misión Apollo 14

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Bald CypressBald Cypress

Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)

  • 75' - 100' (22. 9m - 30.5m)
  • Conifer that thrives in moist, deep soils; known for their "knees" that are a special kind of root
  • Deciduous Caducifolio

Bald Cypress tree

Conífera que crece mucho en suelos húmedos, profundos; conocida por sus "rodillas"que son una raíz especial

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Blue Ice Arizona CypressBlue Ice Arizona Cypress

Blue Ice Arizona Cypress (Hesperocyparis arizonica 'Blue Ice')

  • 50' - 75' (15.2m - 22.8m)
  • This cultivar sports intense, smoky blue foliage; makes a good windbreak or screen

Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree

Esta variedad de cultivo muestra un follaje azul, grisáceo; constituye un buen rompe-vientos o protección

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Bur OakBur Oak

Bur Oak, (Quercus macrocarpa)

  • 50' - 75' (15.2m - 22.9m)
  • Largest acorn of all oaks
  • Deciduous Caducifolio

Bur Oak tree

La bellota más grande de todos los robles

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Cedar ElmCedar Elm

Cedar Elm (UImus crassifolia)

  • 50' - 70' (15.2m - 21.3m)
  • Adapted to a variety of landscape conditions; yellow fall color
  • Deciduous Caducifolio

Cedar Elm tree

Adaptado a una variedad de condiciones del bosque; color amarillo en el otoño

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Common HackberryCommon Hackberry

Common Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)

  • 25' - 75' (7.6m - 22. 9m)
  • Rarely planted but often present; high wildlife value
  • Deciduous Caducifolio

Common Hackberry

Rara vez plantado pero presente muy a menudo; gran valor para la fauna silvestre

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Eastern CottonwoodEastern Cottonwood

Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

  • 65' - 100' (21.3m - 27.4m)
  • Fast growing and short lived; best planted in a large rural landscape
  • Deciduous Caducifolio

Eastern Cottonwood tree

De rápido crecimiento pero de vida corta; es mejor plantado en un área o entorno rural grande

 

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Escarpment Live OakEscarpment Live Oak

Escarpment Live Oak (Quercus fusiformis)

  • 35' - 65' (10.7m - 19.8m)
  • Popular oak that is smaller than Q. virginiana; better fit for home landscapes
  • Evergreen Perennifolios

Escarpment Live Oak tree 

Roble popular menor al Q. virginiana; más adecuado para jardines caseros

 

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

Montezuma Bald CypressMontezuma Bald Cypress

Montezuma Bald Cypress (Taxodium mucronatum)

  • Unlike·bald cypress, does not produce root "knees"
  • 45' - 70' (13.7m - 21.3m)
  • Evergreen Perennifolios

Montezuma Bald Cypress

A diferencia del ciprés de los pantanos; no produce raíces en forma de "rodillas" 

 

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien

PecanPecan

Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)

  • 50' - 75' (15.2m - 22.9m)
  • State Tree of Texas with tasty fruit and high wildlife value
  • Deciduous Caducifolio

Pecan tree

El árbol del Estado de Texas con fruta de sabot agradable y de gran valor para la fauna silvestre

 

 

Artwork © Robert O’Brien