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Why trees get smaller the further the north you go?

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Generally, tree size is smaller at higher latitudes (further north) and higher elevations (altitudes) because of mainly climatic factors \(e.g., temperature). However, the same plant/tree species would have to be compared across the range because of differences in growth patterns among species.

Anthony Brach Ph.D.


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