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WE HAVE A WINNER...See below
* A tree is defined as a woody plant which at maturity is 20 feet or more in height, with a single trunk, unbranched for at least several feet above the ground and having a more or less definite crown.
| Clue #1: | One of the first trees to appear on burned and logged areas.
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| Clue #2: | This intolerant species has a very limited natural range.
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| Clue #3: | The tree has nitrogen-fixing nodules on its roots and the
nitrogen content of its leaves are high.
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| Clue #4: | The tree is monoecious and bears separate male and female
flowers in late spring.
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| Clue #5: | Never far from water, the tree is a prolific seeder and
occurs in pure stands or in mix with coastal conifers. It is a valuable commercial
hardwood.
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The tree was Red Alder - Alnus rubra
The winner is Don Staples, Texas.
More information on Red Alder at Auburn School of Forestry...
