New Zealand Journal of Botany abstracts

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GROWTH HABITS OF NEW ZEALAND SUBALPINE SHRUBS AND TREES

P. Wardle

Botany Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Christchurch

Abstract Information about aspects of the vegetative growth of the aerial parts of 22 representative species of subalpine shrubs and trees is presented under the following headings: the annual formation of growth rings, bud scars and other indications of periodicity of growth; appearance of annual growth rings; nature of apical buds; annual cycle of growth in length; persistence of leaves; growth rates; growth form and stature; conclusions.

N.Z. J. Bot. 1 : 18-47
(Received for publication. 27 July 1962)

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