1. Photosynthesis occurs in the branches, important because tree is usually barren of leaves.
2. Arizona State Tree
3. It's awesomeness cannot be put into words
All correct! Your turn, but as you post,
Why does this tree being relatively barren of leaves help it?
Re: Forestry ID
Posted: January 25th, 2013, 9:16 pm
by havenguy
computergeek3 wrote:
All correct! Your turn, but as you post,
Why does this tree being relatively barren of leaves help it?
I honestly have no idea...maybe someone else can clarify?
Re: Forestry ID
Posted: January 26th, 2013, 4:38 am
by wufactor2012
it is because its small leaves make less photosynthesis so it needs to lose less water by decreasing its volume
Re: Forestry ID
Posted: January 26th, 2013, 10:30 am
by computergeek3
havenguy wrote:Blue paloverde, Cercidium floridum
1. Photosynthesis occurs in the branches, important because tree is usually barren of leaves.
2. Arizona State Tree
3. It's awesomeness cannot be put into words
Sorry the picture is so big...