Table 1.

A listing of parameters used in analysis.

DiscolorationGrowthDimensioningAngleTree individual
Depth discolorationRelative growth rateInitial branch diameterActual cut angle
Area discolorationAggregated sprout diameterCut diameterBranch bark ridge angle
Discoloration area percentageAspect ratioTarget angle
Normalized discoloration areaFinal branch diameterDieback angle
Branch departure angleDifference: dieback angle from cut angle
Difference: cut angle from target angle