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Cypress Point to

Buttressed Trees.
Trees are buttressed in response to strain on top. This strain is not wholly load of one-sided crown but wind strain on top.

Monterey Cypress. [See image for drawing.]
This tree was most strangely buttressed. It was 15 ft. circ. on drawn [?] tape at 4 ft. 70 ft. h.
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Pacific Grove, Mar. 6, '08

Board-like Trunks.
These are very characteristic structures, 1 to 3 feet broad and 6 to 9 inches thick, with curious elbows. Cont. next p.
Monterey Cypress [See image for drawing.]
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