Parts of the tree
The upper part of the tree, made up of the branches and leaves.
Crown
What do branches store?
Glucose from the leaves
Why is the crown important?
It shades the roots, gathers sunlight, and cools the tree
The parts of the tree that grow from the trunk and hold the leaves.
Branches
What does the tree turn water and carbon dioxide into?
Glucose
What grows on branches?
leaves, flowers and fruit
What part of the tree carries water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the tree.
Trunk
What do leaves need to make food?
Water, air, and sunlight
What is the crown made of?
Leaves and branches
Where do the roots spread?
Deep underground
What is the main function of leaves?
To make food for the tree
What is the top part of a tree called?
The crown