DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Leaf type, shape, appearance, texture and colour are all key characteristics when identifying trees. They are also often the most obvious feature, particularly in spring and summer. The needles and scales of conifers are also considered types of leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -A tree is a tall plant that can live for a long time. It has a single stem, or trunk, with branches that have leaves on them. The tree has roots underground that secure it in place and provide nutrients for the tree. Beyond this simple description, there are many different types of trees.

Detailed explanation-3: -It has a single stem or trunk and branches that support leaves. Beneath the ground, a tree has a root system that acts as an anchor and stores the water and nutrients the plant needs to grow. One of the ways we distinguish trees from other plants is their thick and rigid ligneous tissues, which we know as wood.

Detailed explanation-4: -The designations softwood, hardwood, and broadleaf, however, are often imprecise.

Detailed explanation-5: -Function. Mature size. Form:-Match form to function.-Form affects maintenance requirements.-Maintaining uniform canopies. Longevity. Canopy density. Deciduous vs. evergreen. Growth rate. Wood strength. More items