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The parts of a tree
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Trees are plants that are often tree-like, consisting of a single trunk attached to the ground by roots, and have branches that form a crown.
The branches (or main offshoots) subdivide into smaller shoots. In general, the branches and leaves of a mature tree (more than 7m tall) start several metres above ground.
The part below the branches is called the stem.
Shrubs are smaller trees (less than 7m), with a very branched trunk, and bushes (less than 4m) are usually branched right from ground level.
But size is not the only criterion that separates these three categories of woody plants.
The branches (or main offshoots) subdivide into smaller shoots. In general, the branches and leaves of a mature tree (more than 7m tall) start several metres above ground.
The part below the branches is called the stem.
Shrubs are smaller trees (less than 7m), with a very branched trunk, and bushes (less than 4m) are usually branched right from ground level.
But size is not the only criterion that separates these three categories of woody plants.
1. Trunk
2. Roots
3. Branches
4. Crown
5. Shoots
6. Stem
