Pascal Yan

Pascal is a tree planter and naturalist from Quebec, Canada. His fascination for nature fuels much of his writing.

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How to Identify & Propagate Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), a hardy tree that is native to western North America. How to Identify Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Leaves Douglas fir needles are linear-shaped, with entire margins (smooth),...

How to Identify & Propagate European Larch (Larix decidua)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate European Larch (Larix decidua), a hardy tree that is native to the Alps and Caucasian mountains in Europe. How to Identify European Larch (Larix decidua) Leaves European larch needles are linear-shaped,...

How to Identify & Propagate Dahurian Larch (Larix gmelinii)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Dahurian Larch (Larix gmelinii), a hardy tree that is native to eastern Siberia. How to Identify Dahurian Larch (Larix gmelinii) Leaves Dahurian larch needles are linear-shaped, with entire margins (smooth). They...

How to Identify & Propagate Western Larch (Larix occidentalis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Larch (Larix occidentalis), a hardy tree that is native to western North America. How to Identify Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) Leaves Western larch needles are linear-shaped, with entire margins (smooth)....

How to Identify & Propagate Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), a conifer that is native to western North America. How to Identify Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) Leaves Western hemlock needles are linear in shape, with entire...

How to Identify & Propagate Downy Birch (Betula pubescens)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), a hardy tree that is native to Europe. How to Identify Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) Leaves Downy birch leaves are ovated shaped, with serrated margins, and grow...

How to Identify & Propagate Silver Birch (Betula pendula)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Silver Birch (Betula pendula), a hardy zone 2 tree that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. How to Identify Silver Birch (Betula pendula) Leaves Silver birch leaves are ovate...

How to Identify & Propagate Water Birch (Betula occidentalis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Water Birch (Betula occidentalis), a hardy tree that is native to western & central North America. How to Identify Water Birch (Betula occidentalis) Leaves Water birch leaves are ovate-shaped, with doubly-serrated...

How to Identify & Propagate Gray Birch (Betula populifolia)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Gray Birch (Betula populifolia), a hardy tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Gray Birch (Betula populifolia) Leaves Gray Birch leaves are heart-shaped with a long pointed...

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How to Identify & Propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis), a hardy shrub that is native to western North America. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Bog Birch (Betula pumila), a hardy shrub that is native to Northern Canada & Alaska. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Common Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify...

How to Identify & Propagate Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate American Dwarf Birch (Betula glandulosa), a hardy shrub that is native to eastern North America. How to...

How to Identify & Propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), a hardy shrub that is native to the boreal forests. How to Identify Twinflower...