Friday, November 24, 2006

Tree Lesson

Trees are the largest plant, live a long time, have one main trunk, massive root system and extend their branches over a broad area. Trees grow in most areas except in the extreme cold or dry climate. Usually trees will grow higher than 20’.


Roots of trees are the part of the tree that grows in the dirt. They provide support, gather water and nutrients.

Tree trunk, (bole, stem) is the part of the tree supported by the roots. The trunk supports the branches.

The tree branches are supported by the trunk. the branches support the twigs which support the leaves.

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