Dendrology Term Help

Node the location at which the leaf is attached to the twig

NOD

Internode The space on the twig

between each node

D.B.H. The girth, or distance around the trunk of the tree

measured at 4 feet from ground level (Diameter Breast Height)

#1 Use a
measuring tape to
find the 4 feet
mark on the trunk
of the tree starting
from ground level

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2
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1

#2 Measure
around the girth of
the trunk to attain
D.B.H.

Branching
Opposite - leaves occurring in pairs at the nodes
Alternate - leaves arranged singly at intervals along the stems
Whorled - leaves occurring three or more at a single node