Form The overall growth pattern of a tree is its form. There are many types of forms, some of which are shown below. The form can vary throughout a trees life and within a species, depending on the location it is growing in and cultural factors such as soil type, precipitation, and temperature. |
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Globose: rounded or spherical in shape. |
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Pyramidal: pyramid-shaped; broadest at base, tapering toward the apex. |
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Ovoid: egg-shaped. |
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Columnar: straight, narrow; resembling a column. |