Leaning Tree
Response to Windthrow
Windthrow
This norway maple (Acer platanoides) has a pronounced lean probably caused by windthrow in the past.
Windthrow happens when a strong wind causes the anchor roots to fail on the side facing the wind. Trees can often grow with a lean (away from other tree etc.) but raised soil levels indicate windthrow.
This photograph was taken in spring, when the tree was flowering.
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