January
It is winter. The tree is at rest. Nothing moves within it. The above ground structure is inert…
February
In theory the trees are at rest, but . . .
The sun can heat the atmosphere on several consecutive days. What might occur?…
April
The tree returns to 100 % function. Over the winter it lived on its reserves. As it had neither leaves, nor active rootlets, it drew on its energy reserves for survival. These reserves were accumulated at the…
May
It is obvious that the tree grows! The leaves increase their volume and their surface area. The growth in length seems to slow down a little. It is the thickening that is most spectacular…
June
By the end of June, the tree will have accumulated a maximum of reserves in the form of sugars. These reserves are stored in the trunk, the small branches, the roots. They will allow the development of flower buds…
July
The tree acquires strength. Lignification and rest. Phenomenon of lignification. The green small branches become brown and become rigid….
August
Finally, a period of rest, but only of short duration. Beginning of the ‘second spring’ takes place at the end of the month. In theory, the tree doesn’t put on much growth…
September
In theory the trees are at rest, but . . .
The sun can heat the atmosphere on several consecutive days. What might occur?…
October
Accumulation of the reserves. Establishment of buds with flowers. The tree accumulates reserves required for the winter…
November
Accumulation of reserves ceases. Beginning of rest period. The tree loses its last leaves and with them the activity also drops. The tree has accumulated a maximum of reserves…
December
Nothing more occurs. The channels of sap are closed. The tree is inactive….
