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Record 1 2000-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silviculture
DEF

The spreading crown form resulting when lateral branches grow nearly as fast as or faster than the terminal leader, often resulting in repeated forking of the main stem.

CONT

Decurrent crowns are typical of many deciduous species including elms, oaks, and maples.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sylviculture
DEF

Cime d'un arbre dont l'aspect globuleux résulte d'un étalement prononcé des branches latérales.

OBS

De nombreuses espèces de feuillus présentent cette forme, notamment l'orme, l'érable et le chêne.

Spanish

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