Suppressed trees (S) is:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Which reach only about half to 5/8th of the height of the best trees with their leading shoots definitely overtopped by their neighbours
- B. Al least shaded on all sides by the cm
- C. A small tree of height typical of suppressed trees standing with its leader free in a chance gap should not be classed as D or D
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Suppressed trees are much shorter, commonly about one-half to five-eighths the height of the best trees, and are overtopped and heavily shaded. A short tree with a free leader in a temporary gap is not automatically classified as suppressed, so the listed intended descriptions collectively identify this class.
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