Term:
Bole
Bole
Definition:
The main stem of a tree between the buttresses and the crown. Compare with trunk.
The main stem of a tree between the buttresses and the crown. Compare with trunk.
Glossary Details:
Title: Buttresses and bole of a tree. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: Buttresses and bole of a tree. Note that these buttresses are branched.