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The trunk of a tree is a slight modification of the stem of a regular shrub.
As trees are larger than shrubs the trunk has to provide structural support for the leaves and branches (canopy).
Trunks are normally covered with bark which offers protection to the delicate network of xylem and phloem vessels which run just below it (in the actively growing portion of the stem); remember the centre of the trunk is in essence dead material - which provides the rigid support.
The trunk extends the reach of the tree, enabling trees to stretch their branches and leaves high into the canopies of surrounding trees - looking for light.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe trunk is the support and supply conduit for the tree allowing the roots to supply the foliage with nutrients as required.
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What is the stem of a tree called?
The stem of the tree is called the trunk and the outermost part of the trunk is called the bark of the trunk.
What is a basal flare on a tree?
Your tree has roots. You plant the roots. They are at the bottom of the trunk. There is a place on the tree trunk where the roots leave the tree trunk. Above that point, the trunk begins getting smaller until it gets to the same size as the rest of the trunk. The basal flare is the part of the trunk where the trunk starts getting larger just before the roots start leaving the tree. If you can not see the basal flare when you plant the tree, you planted it too deep and you killed the tree.
What part of the tree trunk has the living tubes?
The sapwood is the part of the tree trunk that has living tubes.
What do you call stem of tree?
The name of the stem of a plant is called a stalk. If it is soft it is a herbaceous Weak ones are called climbers, and swollen or broken ones are called galls.
What African tree has a thick trunk?
baobab tree
What is a function of stems and trunks?
the roots underneath the trunk let the tree grow
What is on a tree trunk?
Bark covers a tree trunk.
Is a tree trunk a compound?
Tree trunk is a compound word
What part of the trunk of a tree?
the outer part of a tree trunk
Name for a tree trunk?
The trunk of a tree is called a 'bole'.
What part of a tree is the trunk?
the outer part of a tree trunk
What molecules makes the trunk of a tree trunk sturdy?
Cellulose makes the trunk of a tree sturdy.
Is a wooden tree trunk a compound?
Is a wooden tree trunk a compound
What is the outer part of the tree trunk?
the outer part of a tree trunk
What purpose does a trunk serve in a plant?
Trunk of any tree is its heart. In other words, It contains number of xylem and phloem which nourishes all the leaves of a plant. Outer covering of trunk serves the function of protection.
What is the name of a tree trunk?
Yes. A trunk is not only a stem but it is the main stem of a tree.
What molecule the trunk of the tree sturdy?
Cellulose makes the trunk of a tree sturdy.
