These are the most important characteristics to know if you are using any of the basic field guides for to identify woody trees and shrubs. Terminal Bud(s) - placed at the tip of the twig were the branch will continue its growth the following year. Called apical dominance, the plant will put more energy into these bud(s) to allow them…
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