Twisted trees are tougher than others - May 29, 2003
Document text
P/CLOUDY Temp: 63 °F Wind: NNW at 14 mph Saturday, June 21, 2003 SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA HomeLife Magazine W3 Magazine Jobs @ Mail Tribune Tempo A & E Oregon CarZone Wellness Connection Real Estate Newspaper in Education Prime Times Outdoor Journal Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find Everything E SOUTHERN OREGON Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar ABOUT US FAQ What's New Advertise Home Delivery Classified Ad Contact Us Media Kit Email Story to a Friend May 29, 2003 Twisted trees are tougher than others Why are madrone and manzanita trees so twisted and gnarly? — Linda D., Grants Pass Well Linda, according to certified arborist Phil Frazee, this is a good question with a couple of possible answers. Frazee says drought tolerance and basic survival most likely are key factors in the trees’ convoluted limbs. Advertisement Relatively low and squatty plants have less exposure to heat and wind and consequently lose less moisture to evaporation. Also, the dense hard woods’ knobby limbs are more resistant to breakage. The trees seem to put extra energy into producing efficient, tough, weather-resistant branches rather than simply reaching for the sky. For more information, the Oregon Department of Forestry has a great book called "Trees to Know in Oregon." Printer Friendly Version Email Story to a Friend Subscribe Archive: Click to Search Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2003 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Rogue Valley Auto Finder Rogue Valley Job Finder --> Rogue Valley Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Real Estate Showcase Food for Thought Hike of the Week Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Openings Prime Times