Earlier this year, we managed to go catch some snow up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. When we arrived at Calaveras Big Trees State Park it was a pretty sight with the ground having turned all white and the evergreen trees putting up quite a contrast in the picture. As we were walking into the park to play in the snow, I saw some cutouts of the evergreen trees you find around here.
I took a picture of it so that I could use it as a guide, my kids could learn a little something, and I could share it with you on TTL.
Evergreen Trees of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range
Going by the guide, most of the trees here near the Visitor Center of Calaveras Big Trees State Park are White Fir? Is that what you see too?
I know the Redwoods/ Giant Sequoias when I see them. I better know them; I’ve been to several parks that have these mighty trees. And they are California’s State Tree(s), too. (I say trees because both varieties of Redwood — the Giant Sequoia and the Coastal Redwoods are considered state trees.)
We all know Pine trees when we see them, don’t we? But I don’t know the varieties too well and it’s been something I’ve been trying to learn about. (Do you have tips you used to identify the different types of Pine? I would love to learn from you.)
If you would like to see some more sights from that January day when we went to play in the snow, here are some short videos —
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1O9GIwrChWA
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYt58poISNK/
Redwoods of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Largest Tree: General Sherman (and other Giant Sequoias of Sequoia National Park)
Second Largest Tree: General Grant
More posts —
From The Sierras
Trees on Tipsy from the TRIP
Linking to Thursday Tree Love (TTL)
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Lots to learn from this post Dee! Thanks! These are ‘foreign’ species to mean so every bit of info helps in id.
Hey Archana,
I’m glad you liked the post. You might want to read more about the Redwoods. They are fascinating! I’m sure you’ll enjoy all the information about them.
Thank you for coming this way. 🙂
I wasn’t aware of these many varieties. Evergreen trees and snow makes such a breathtaking view, doesn’t it?
They sure do, Vinitha. A great combo! 🙂
I have been trying to know the trees more up close lately. Great post!!
-Soma
While I was working on this post, I realized that I know quite a lot about the redwood trees but very little about the others. 😬 I’d like to do better, too. 🙂
I hope you are doing well, Soma.
I can tell what tree is what only by the fruit hanging on it 😉
City-“kid”. Ingo grew up in the country – he knows the trees.
Haha! That’s a big deal, too. 😉
You picked the right kind of person, I see, city girl. 😁🙂
Have a great week dear Iris. 🙂
what a lovely one and feels like oxymoron with evergreen and snow together 😉 Thank you so much, Divya. You bring in such tall and amazing trees that I feel like I need to visit that part of the US. Thanks!!
The snow is no rival for ‘these’ trees. 😀
You HAVE to! And that also means — I get to see you, no? 😉
Thank you for hosting, Parul. 🙂