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 Red Pine (Pinus resinosa)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Red Pine (Pinus resinosa), a hardy tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) Leaves Red pine leaves are needle-like, grow in a linear...

How to Identify & Propagate Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta), a hardy tree that is native to western North America. How to Identify Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) Leaves Lodgepole pine needles are linear-shaped, with entire margins (smooth),...

How to Identify & Propagate Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Red Maple (Acer rubrum), a hardy tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Leaves Red maple leaves have simple, 3 to 5-lobed leaves with...

How to Identify & Propagate Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis), a fast-growing tree that is native to the west coast of North America. How to Identify Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) Leaves Sitka spruce leaves are needle-like,...

How to Identify & Propagate Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), a hardy, shade-tolerant tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) Leaves Eastern hemlock leaves are needle-like, have a...

How to Identify & Propagate Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera), a hardy zone 2 tree that is native to North America. How to Identify Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera) Leaves Balsam poplar leaves are heart-shaped with serrulate margins and...

How to Identify & Propagate Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica), a hardy zone 2 tree that is native to Siberia. How to Identify Siberian Larch (Larix sibirica) Leaves Siberian larch needles are linear-shaped, with entire margins (smooth), and...

How to Identify & Propagate Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis), a hardy zone 2 tree that is native to eastern North America. How to Identify Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis) Leaves Yellow birch leaves are elliptical to egg-shaped, have...

How to Identify & Propagate Alaska Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis)

A field guide on how to identify and propagate Alaska Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis), a hardy coniferous tree that is native to western North America. How to Identify Alaska Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis) Leaves Alaska Cedar leaves are lance-shaped, with entire margins, and...

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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...