I don't accept that light is a major factor as all trees are unique in shape and the light serves the leaves more than the branches.
2007-04-29 04:59:43 · 5 answers · asked by bavwill 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Light could have an impact on the direction in which the plant grows. This is the case when there is a high building near the tree, then the tree will do its best to reach as much light as possible by "bending" its branches away from the building in an attempt to get more light. Out in the open the light has less influence on the direction of growth. And the branches are angled so to ensure that the leaves can catch as much light as possible.
The growth of the branches can also be determined by an injury to the buds when they were small, such as being eaten by an animal or insect. But, essentially, the branches grow in all directions around the tree to balance it so that it can withstand strong winds. Although, as mentioned, the wind, especially constant wind from one direction, can also make the tree grow "crippled" with more and larger branches on the side away from the wind.
2007-04-29 05:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by cakes4southafrica 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well any plant / tree will grow towards the light but you then have the weather factor such as if the tree is in a windy spot it will often grow in the direction the wind is pushing it and of course if it gets damaged it will grow strangly from that point or not at all. I suppose as to branches that again can be if its got enough "food, light, water", a dry spot will stunt its growth for a short time and then it will once water arrives start again.
2007-04-29 12:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by BigMomma2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Light, wind, water amount (or lack), animal and snow weight are all natural factors in the shaping of a tree in the wild. Humans have long since mimicked the results. Check out some of the cool looks that can be done to a Bonsai to start with.
2007-04-29 17:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by bluetailkinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weight is one contributing factor. The branches will grow any direction that is easier for them. They can be "trained" early on with ties that hold them in a specific direction. It's called shaping.
2007-04-29 12:08:27 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wind also has an impact. notice how trees grow into the wind along the coast.
2007-04-29 12:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by delujuis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋