Tree

:This article is about the biological organisms known as trees. For other meanings of the word see tree (disambiguation).

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A tree can be defined as a large, perennial, woody plant. Though there is no set definition regarding minimum size, the term generally applies to plants at least 6 m (20 ft) high at maturity and, more importantly, having secondary branches supported on a single main stem or trunk (see shrub for comparison). Compared with most other plant forms, trees are long-lived. A few species of trees grow to 100 m tall, and some can live for several thousand years.

Related Topics:
Perennial - Plant - Shrub

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Trees are important components of the natural landscape and significant elements in landscaping, and in agriculture supplying orchard crops (such as apples). Trees also play an important role in many of the world's mythologies (see Tree (mythology)).

Related Topics:
Landscaping - Agriculture - Orchard - Apple - Mythologies - Tree (mythology)

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