The Differences Between Springwood And Summerwood Produce The Distinctive Rings Seen In A Tree Trunk. Springwood Is Seen As Lighter Rings And Summerwood Is Seen As Darker Rings. The Age Of A Tree Can Be Determined By Counting Each Dark Ring. The Dark Center Is Called Heartwood And Is The Oldest Part Of The Tree. The Xylem Found In The Heartwood Is Very

 

The differences between springwood and summerwood produce the distinctive rings seen in a tree trunk. Springwood is seen as lighter rings and summerwood is seen as darker rings. The age of a tree can be determined by counting each dark ring. The dark center is called heartwood and is the oldest part of the tree. The xylem found in the heartwood is very strong and does not conduct water. summerwood Why is heartwood considered dead? springwood