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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 03, 2015

Are there many (any?) trees that have multiple growth cycles? In other words, if charted out in five year increments, do most trees have a relatively upward straight line pattern, or would it be a very uneven growth chart? Once they get over 25-30', I have a tough time seeing annual growth. The canopy seems to reach a critical mass where struggle to get a complete sense of the overall canopy growth. Am I stating the obvious? I suppose the thing to do would be to keep this kind of documentation - with pictures -, but I really doubt that's gonna happen...

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jun 03, 2015

Maybe that's why you are in the lovable profession that you are in - doesn't require any particular appreciation of spatial qualities...

Pics over time is exactly the answer - always taken from the same spot. Barring that, you can pull a tape measure around the trunk DBH to prove to yourself that yes - size matters.

I would say: "Of course, trees have multiple growth cycles!" The differences year to year include increased vs. decreased rainfall; severe winter vs. mild winter; heavier fertilization by homeowner vs. laissez-faire gardening; 17 year cicada year vs. not; etc.

Maybe climbing a ladder, looking out a second story window, strolling out on the roof - I think a change of perspective is in order here. Your statement might equate with not recognizing that your spouse increases in attractiveness on an annual basis...

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Weerobin Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a) Jun 04, 2015

I hope you don't next suggest putting a tape measure around her waist annually to measure growth rings?

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 04, 2015

Right. I think that's an analogy better left alone.

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jun 04, 2015

Ah - anthropomorphizing again...

I see both Weerobin and Pseudo will need remedial lessons in ANSI/ANLA standards.

No. Attractiveness in mates over time (Mate/Time) is rarely a function of girth - but maybe DBH...

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 05, 2015

Could you explain "attractiveness in mates over time" to me? I've read ANSI Z60.1-2014 and can't find any reference to that.

http://americanhort.org/documents/ANSI_Nursery_Stock_Standards_AmericanHort_2014.pdf

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Pistil Lake Stevens, WA(Zone 8a) Jun 05, 2015

ANSI standards were written by scientists and legal experts, so can be hard for the layman to understand. Fortunately, I took classes in college on scientific terminology and the history of science, so I can translate for you, into common American English (Perhaps Resin could weigh in on British English):
"If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy".
; )

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Pseudo Eau Claire, WI(Zone 4a) Jun 05, 2015

Oh, trust me, that I understand.

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Mipii (Robin) Blissfield, MI(Zone 6a) Jun 05, 2015

Lol!

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