"Dirty trees" is a
derisive term used
sometimes to describe trees that become a nuisance because they
drop stuff onto the ground. Not just leaves, but all
kinds
of things
--young and mature fruits, flowers, bark, and even bud scales --can get
trees into trouble! But like people, the ones that aren't the
always the neatest turn out to be most interesting! The tree debris
that
comes to rest on our lawns, streets, and parking lots can be like the
pages of a botany book.
Follow the
links below for photo essays of some dirty trees.
"Dirty trees" might be
a nuisance at
times, but that's a small price to pay for the fascinating glimpse they
provide into the world of plant adaptations. Carbon sequestration is
good too!
