Anatomy of a Tree

ANATOMY OF A TREE

There are virtually thousands of varieties of trees in various shapes, sizes and structures, but they all have the same basic structure. Like humans, trees have a fundamental anatomy and each part has its specific task to ensure good health to the tree.

The central column of all tress is the trunk. The trunk is composed of many layers. The bark covered trunk supports a framework of branches and twigs. Branches are attached to a tree by interlocking branch and trunk tissue. Branches located on the interior of a shade tree that do not get enough light, will eventually die and fall off. Leaves are attached to branches. Leaves on every branch must produce enough food to feed itself.

Every tree is anchored to the ground by an intricate network of roots. Tree roots develop and survive when there is adequate oxygen and moisture. Roots grow most of the year, stopping only when soil temperatures are cold. Roots normally grow outward three times the branch spread.

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