Determine the species of your tree. Make sure it is on the list below. Determine the diameter of your tree. Calculate the age of the tree. In a landacape setting, where trees are being provided additional care, these figures probably would need to be adjusted to get an accurate estimate.
Growth has to do with the location of the tree and the type of care it has received.
Trees in the landacpe tend to grow faster and develop wider growth rings more quickly because the competition from other trees is usually less and the additional water and fertilizer that is provided by the home owner will also increase growth. In our April 2nd update we'll share a fun method used by Jim Gilbert and Cathie Plaehn. How to Respond to Today's Challenge Questions 1. In the body of the message, give your answer to ONE of the questions above. The Next Leaf-Out Update will Be Posted March 20, 1998.