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East Texas trees include the Bluejack oak, the Eastern juniper, the Loblolly and the Post Oak tree. Discover these different tree species in this free video series on Texas trees.

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  1. The Bluejack oak tree thrives in a dry habitat, and it is part of the red oak group that exhibits hard bark and pointed tips on the leaves. Discover the Bluejack oak tree with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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  2. The Eastern juniper tree is commonly mistaken for a cedar tree, but it belongs to the evergreen family and produces small cones. Learn about the Eastern juniper tree with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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  3. The Lost Pines Forest ecotone is an area where two different ecosystems butt up against one another to create a shared zone. Explore the Lost Pines Forest ecotone with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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  4. The Loblolly pine tree is identified by its needles and pine cones, and it contributes greatly to the Texas economy. Find out about the Loblolly pine tree with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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  5. The Post oak tree thrives in a dry, sandy habitat and is differentiated from other oaks because of the under surface of its leaves. Discover the post oak tree with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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  6. The Prickly Pear cactus retains water easily, so it can survive in dry, sandy climates easily. Learn about the prickly pear cactus with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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  7. Tree species in the Lost Pines Forest include the Eastern juniper, the Loblolly pine, the Post oak, the Bluejack and the Yaupon tree. Identify the tree species in the Lost Pines Forest with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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  8. The Yaupon tree is a part of the evergreen holly family, and its berries are inedible by humans but are enjoyed by birds. Discover the Yaupon tree with tips from an ecologist in this free video on Texas trees.

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East Texas is full of various species of trees that thrive in relatively dry and sandy areas. Two main ecosystems collide in the Lost Pines Forest in Bastrop, Texas to create an ecotone that houses many different trees, shrubs and other foliage. A walk through an East Texas forest introduces several tree species, some of which contribute greatly to the Texas economy. In this free video series on Texas trees, and ecologist discusses several tree species found in East Texas. Learn about the Eastern juniper, the Post oak, the Loblolly pine, the Bluejack oak and the Yaupon that all reside in the Lost Pines Forest. Discover the significance of their habitat and the special ecotone that they occupy between two larger ecosystems.

 
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