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Pruning
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Meet the Barkleavies:
A Family Tree with Issues
Four trees, one different kind of family. Follow Bud, Chlorophyllis, Ace, and Pinelope as they grow wiser, facing the challenges and opportunities confronting trees and forests. Whether you laugh, wince, or cry, there’s something to learn in every zany, monthly episode. The Barkleavies truly are a family tree with issues!
Meet the characters:
Mother |
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| Name | Chlorophyllis Barkleavie |
| Age | 41 |
| Species | Common hackberry |
| Occupation | Air quality specialist |
| Hobbies | Birding, gardening |
| Favorite song | Anything off “The Joshua Tree” album |
| Favorite movie | Ed Wood |
| Favorite book | Roots |
| Dislikes | Warts. Lawnmowers. |
| Inside scoop | An absent minded tree-hugger, but also a real worry-wart when it comes to her kids |
| Father | |
| Name | Bud Barkleavie |
| Age | 50 |
| Species | Sycamore |
| Occupation | Hydraulic engineer |
| Hobbies | Fishing, woodworking |
| Favorite song | “Raindrops keep falling on my head” |
| Favorite movie | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn |
| Favorite book | The Giving Tree |
| Dislikes | Kids who build tree forts. Jokes about peeling bark |
| Inside scoop | A likeable guy who really grows on you |
| Daughter | |
| Name | Pinelope Barkleavie |
| Age | 17 |
| Species | White pine |
| Occupation | Student |
| Hobbies | Anything outdoors, Crafts (especially homemade potpourri) |
| Favorite song | “O Christmas Tree” |
| Favorite movie | Forest Gump |
| Favorite book | The Lorax |
| Dislikes | Lightning. Pine-based cleaners. Wreathmakers. |
| Inside scoop | Beautiful but a bit sappy at times. Loves to needle her parents and friends. |
| Son | |
| Name | Acer Barkleavie |
| Nickname | Ace |
| Age | 19 |
| Species | Norway maple |
| Occupation | Student (repeating his senior year in high school |
| Hobbies | Hanging out |
| Favorite song | “Feed the Tree” |
| Favorite movie | Rebel Without a Cause |
| Favorite book | Twisted Tree |
| Dislikes | Herbicides |
| Inside scoop | Ace carries a lot of attitude. |
