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Tree Trivia Quiz # 1: trees you might find in the Eastern U.S.
Match the following tree species to their descriptions or hints below.
Willow   Salix spp.
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Eastern Redcedar   
Juniperus virginiana
American Chesnut Castanea dentata
    
White oak Quercus alba
Eastern hemlock Tsuga canadensis
latin name
common name
1. ____________________________
the berry fruit of this tree is one of the key botanical ingredients used in the making and flavoring of the alcoholic spirit "gin".             (hint: this tree has spiky foliage.)
2. ____________________________
the bark of this tree was once a commercial source of tannin used in the production of leather.  (hint: this species will mature into a beautiful tall tree or can be kept short if trimmed to a hedge.)
3. ____
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This tree was once very plentiful (making up about 25% of the Eastern U.S. forest).  It grew tall and big and provided useful lumber and timbers and fruit.  Tragically it has been virtually wiped out by a "super-blight" starting in the early 1900s.
4. __________  __________
The heartwood of this tree is so decay resistant its been called "wood eternal". 
This tree likes to live in swamps and has "knees" as shown in the photo to the right.
5. ____________________________
One of the uses for the lumber made from this very valuable tree is for making "tight cooperage" (that is barrels that won't leak for holding whiskey and other liquids.)
6. ____________________________
This fast growing tree has wood that is weak, soft, flexible and light.  The wood and twigs are often used in basket making.  (hint: this tree is also a natural source of aspirin.)
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