Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Kalopanax and Juglan ?'s, 1 by Maackia

Maackia wrote:
Guy, I think I understand your reasoning for keeping the Kalopanax. You've got a bona fide arboretum and can reasonably justify keeping a know invasive plant for research/observation purposes. I suspect this is the same reason that the UW Arb/Longenecker keeps the one they've got, which is also a beautiful specimen. My reason for planting one would be merely to satisfy my own interest and curiosity, and that cannot be justified no matter how hard I might try to come up with excuses for planting it. I should add, however, that I am going to try and contact someone at Longenecker about their experience with it, and if it comes out that they've not had any problems with unwanted seedlings it may change my decision. I will certainly take my time with this and collect as much info as possible before even considering planting it.

Resin, we all know you know trees, but it also seems you know a lot about birds. I suppose its only natural that mastery of one leads to knowledge of the other. So, I've got a little test for you: Can you tell me what this bird is and the wood it is carved out of? :)