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Tree Facts

When in the year are trees not growing?

The growing season averaged 252 days between 1961-1990, but reached a record 330 days in 2000.

Winter

Do trees like it wet in winter?

Wetter winters kill tree roots by waterlogging

Winter

What is the impact of losing leaves in winter?

In deciduous woods, the trees lose their leaves over winter, which allows a huge variety of wildflowers to thrive in early spring

Winter