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Adopt A Tree

Adopt A Tree. By: Jasmine Gallimore and Brittany Easter. Black Cherry. Prunus sertoina. Limiting Factors. Human Interference – if someone was to come along and cut down certain parts of the tree or even affect the bark it could stun the growth.

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Adopt A Tree

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  1. Adopt A Tree By: Jasmine Gallimore and Brittany Easter

  2. Black Cherry Prunussertoina

  3. Limiting Factors • Human Interference – if someone was to come along and cut down certain parts of the tree or even affect the bark it could stun the growth. • Climate – temperatures that are either to hot, to cold, or constantly changing could stun the growth of the tree. • Animal Interference – if an animal was to eat or chew at the leaves or bark it could prevent the tree from continuing to grow.

  4. Light and Space – if there is not enough light in the area, or even enough space around the tree, it could prevent the tree from growing. • Soil Moisture – if the ground is to moist or not moist enough it could prevent the tree from obtaining the needed moisture and prevent growth.

  5. 5 Interesting Facts About Black Cherry Trees • Black Cherry is one of the most prized hardwoods of eastern and central US forests. • Black cherry leaves, twigs, bark contains a cyanide that is released whenever plant tissue is damaged. • Whenever they are damaged and fall in pastures, they are potentially lethal to livestock.

  6. Prunus is a Latin name for plum trees. Derived from Greek word “prunos” meaning plum or cherry. • Serotina is aLatin name for the word late.

  7. Black Cherry Wood • Description: • Pinkish brownish when cut, darkens when exposed to light. • Close Grain, usually straight and easy to work with. • Very durable, and resistant to decay. • Uses: • Furniture • Paneling • Scientific Instruments • Toys • Handles

  8. Black Cherry Tree Poem fruit round grouped growing living nourishing habitat food shade oxygen fading decaying dissolution moist prosperous dirt

  9. What Did We Enjoy About This Project? • We enjoyed being able to go outside and discovering what tree this was. • Being Partners • Getting freshair • Being active

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