Why leaves really fall

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  1. maplesandpaws

    maplesandpaws Active Member

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    Atapi Well-Known Member

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    Great find, I learned something new today.
    Thank you for sharing.
     
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    alex66 Rising Contributor Maple Society 10 Years

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    interesting!!ty for sharing
     
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    procuttreeservice New Member

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    Another biological reason that trees drop their leaves in addition to the veins freezing is that snow and ice build up in winter would cause damage to the branches....yet another evolutionary reason for 'going naked'.

    Erik
    Pro Cut Tree Service Lynnwood
     

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