Bough & Foliage Shapes

Like differences in tree shape, differences in bough and foliage shapes are important for illustrating a tree’s distinctiveness. Pay close attention to the subtle variations among different tree types. Combinations of bough shapes make up a tree’s mass, and slight differences in these shapes are important to the tree’s character.

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Notice that the slender bough pattern of the sugar pine differs from the dense foliage of the spruce.

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YOUNG BIRCH TREES

In contrast to the birch trees, the Douglas fir appears strong and solid. ...

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