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Norway maple, a tree species from the soapberry family, Sapindaceae, is a woody invasive species that can outcompete other native tree species due to its dense canopy, rapid growth, and prolific seed ...
Although the Norway maple is considered an invasive species and can create difficulties for where they're planted, they have redeeming qualities.
Dendrochronologists are experts at reading tree rings. They can learn a great deal of information—including past climate in an area and the age of the tree—by taking a tree core sample and ...
Human skin isn't the only thing that can change color after facing the cold. Trees and shrubs change colors, too, taking on a special blue tinge after they are sampled and stained. That’s according to ...
The researchers were able to calculate the exact calendar years of growth for an individual juniper by cross-referencing the annual rings of several old junipers collected from the same area.
In Bishop's study, researchers analyzed sugar maple growth rings from hundreds of trees across the Adirondacks and compared them to climate data during the same time period.
Because they are perennial, growing with annual growth rings, they can become exposed. The purpose of woody roots is to support and anchor the tree, as well as transport water and minerals to the ...
In Bishop's study, researchers analyzed sugar maple growth rings from hundreds of trees across the Adirondacks and compared them to climate data during the same time period.