This part of the tree is made up of the branches, leaves and fruit.
The crown
This part of the tree is the backbone and is made up of dead xylem cells.
Heartwood
Rulers and hardwood floors are this type of product.
Wood products
What part of the tree does the red circle represent?
Heartwood
This part of the tree transports water and nutrients from the roots to the crown and transports food made in the crown to the roots.
The trunk
This part of the tree is made from dead phloem cells and protects the tree from insects and disease.
Outer bark
Shampoo and paper are this type of product.
Cellulose products
What part of the tree does the orange ring represent?
Sapwood
The roots
This part of the tree is the living xylem and transports nutrients and water up the tree from the roots to the crown.
Sapwood
Mulch and cinnamon are this type of product.
Bark products.
What part of the tree does the green ring represent?
Cambium
This part of the tree absorbs nutrients, minerals, and water from the soil.
The roots
This part of the tree is the living phloem and transports food made in the crown down to the roots of the tree.
Inner bark
Printing ink and crayons are this type of product.
Sap products
What part of the tree does the tan ring represent?
Inner bark
This part of the tree makes the food for the tree.
The crown
This part of the tree produces new bark and new wood every year.
Cambium
Nutmeg and bay leaves are this type of product.
Fruits, seeds and leaves products
What part of the tree does the brown ring represent?