Trunk characteristics described by lean and straightness of Eucalyptus leucoxylon trees (n = 300).
Trunk lean | Number of trees | Frequency (%) |
---|---|---|
No lean | 97 | 32.3 |
Minor lean | 142 | 47.3 |
Major lean | 56 | 18.7 |
Extreme lean | 5 | 1.7 |
Trunk straightness | ||
Very straight | 105 | 35.0 |
Reasonably straight | 143 | 47.7 |
Bark twisted, moderately straight | 33 | 11.0 |
Trunk moderately kinked and twisted | 14 | 4.7 |
Trunk severely kinked and twisted | 5 | 1.7 |