Presented by William Scott

What makes a tree a tree? This presentation discusses the basic composition of a tree and its cells, structures, organs, and tissues, with comments on the basic anatomy of both monocot and dicot trees. It explores how trees differ from other vascular plants. Viewers are also introduced to Shigo’s "definition of a tree" and how the anatomy of a tree relates to that definition and its physiological functions. This includes an examination of how tree growth and development result from the interaction of its genetic potential and its environmental surroundings.

CEU Credits

• ISA Certified Arborist 3.5
• BCMA Science 3.5