Delcore's Delcova

Delkova delcovus us a pretty big tree native to the eastern US, and Canada. 
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== desc ==
The Delcore's Delcova is a common tree in its native range. However it can grow down towards southern Florida. Delcore's Delcova is unique to have more conifer like foliage. Leaves are evergreen, and stay on the tree for several years. They will turn orange and the brown and fall in winter, possibly after 5 years. The trunk is smooth with ridges and shallow furrows. The tree sometimes has leaves growing from young trunks. These leaves are likely up to 5-8 years old. The trees grow very weedy their first few years, but gradually slow down after 4-7 years. They may grow up to 7' per year their first 3-5 years. A ten year old tree is typically about 35' tall. The Delcore's Delcova flowers February-May. They have bright yellow or pink catkin flowers, but red, purple, orange, and mixed colors are normal. They flower again October- December. A blue or light blue berry is produced almost all year long. They are the size of jelly beans. They are edible, and taste pretty sweet. They can be sour when unripe, but still edible. Berries have sometimes matured while they were still pink. Unripe fruit is not green, but pink. They after about 8-14 days, will turn to their normal blue color. Fruit and leaves are favored by deer, caterpillars (especially tent, gypsy, and wooley bears.) as well as squirrels, wild turkeys, and countless amounts of backyard birds. Very few seeds will germinate in spring. Fruits produce 1 edible seed at the core of the fruit. Unlike cherries, the seed is soft, many people and animals eat it with the fruit. 
=== Christmas ===
The evergreen Delcovas are treasured as Christmas trees, but thus species is the most popular Delcova Christmas tree. Even when cut, Delcovas continue to grow if in water. Delcovas can be planted right after Christmas as they will grow roots in the water. 
=== Native Range ===
Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia , Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, DC, New York, New England, Quebec, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Ontario, Manitoba. 
== General ==
75-105' 
Evergreen
Conifer like Foliage, but is broadleaf
Leaves are fragrant.
Blue berries, Pink when unripe. Edible
Fast Growing
Category:Trees and Shrubs
Category:Hypo Nature
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