Are Trees Observing Through Cladoptosis?

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The discussion highlights observations of tree growth patterns, particularly noting that oak and maple trees exhibit more branches and earlier bud opening on their southern sides compared to the northern sides. This phenomenon aligns with the concept of natural navigation in trees, where environmental factors influence growth. Additionally, participants mention experiencing tree damage from severe weather conditions, such as strong winds and heavy precipitation, which can lead to issues like cladoptosis, a natural self-pruning process where trees shed dead or damaged branches. The limited information available on cladoptosis in existing literature is also acknowledged, indicating a need for further exploration of this topic.
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I notice on our oak and maple tree that the branches are more numerous on the south side, and the buds open earlier than on the northern side. Certainly, we see a lot of dead branches, similar to that described in the article, on the oak tree.

We also have had some tree damage due to winds, heavy rainfall and early or late wet snow or ice.
 
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