Chapter 4.1

Question 1

What is the large bud at the end of the twig that allows the stem to grow in length (primary growth)?

Answer 1

Terminal bud

Question 2

What is the section of the twig between the nodes?

Answer 2

Internode

Question 3

What are openings in the bark that allow air to enter the stem?

Answer 3

Lenticels

Question 4

What type of branching has tall, straight stems with branches coming from a large central shaft? (Ex: pines and firs)

Answer 4

Spire-like branching

Question 5

What type of branching has several main branches usually close to the ground?

Answer 5

Spreading branching