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Green and White

Posted by Lane Heed,
North Country explorer from
February 4, 2015 —

Type: Landscape
Habitat Description: Snowy Woodland

Natural History Info: These tamarack trees in the snow are deciduous trees that retain their green leaves throughout the winter. Despite the cold temperatures and general other inefficiencies associated with winter, their energy budget allows for them to maintain their green leaves year round.

What drew my attention: Being the only green, leafy, tree in the immediate surroundings made me notice this tree immediately.