Tree Growth

Trees grow in two directions

Tree growth is not the same from spring until the end of the summer. Growth is faster in the spring. Also, stem elongation and diameter growth begin and end at different times, with diameter growth continuing longer.

Not all species of trees grow at the same rate

Oaks and all other long-lived species grow slowly in our climate. Willows and aspen, on the other hand, have a short life cycle but compensate with intense growth. Their annual rings are wider.

Often we talk about reading between the lines. This means that someone can understand things that are not clearly stated. Can you read between the rings and explain the conditions that have affected a tree throughout its lifetime?