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Life Sciences => Plant Sciences, Zoology & Evolution => Topic started by: Karen W. on 27/09/2007 14:37:17

Title: Is there an element that makes a redwood tree grow faster then other trees?
Post by: Karen W. on 27/09/2007 14:37:17

I live amongst the redwoods, (sometimes known as Widow makers)!

Here is a lovely Redwood tree! Just the base.. My friend sent me the piccy, of her friend hugging the tree!

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Here is another shot of a beautiful Redwood. I know they grow quite fast, but why when other types of tree's grow so slowly? Does it have to do with Chlorophyll and are there different types of chlorophyll?

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Here is a stump and part of a burled redwood.

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Title: Is there an element that makes a redwood tree grow faster then other trees?
Post by: Karen W. on 28/09/2007 00:03:02

Wheres Stuart???

Title: Is there an element that makes a redwood tree grow faster then other trees?
Post by: WylieE on 28/09/2007 18:26:17

Hi Karen,

Do you mean why do some redwoods grow fast while other redwoods grow slow?  OR why do redwoods grow fast while other trees grow slow?

Title: Is there an element that makes a redwood tree grow faster then other trees?
Post by: Karen W. on 28/09/2007 18:53:59

Hi Wiley,

Good to see you.. hope your well!

 Why do Redwoods grow fast while other trees grow slower? I heard it had to do with some kind of chlorophyll but am unsure exactly was was meant!