Spreading the Word
Typical Appearances
Briefing
Prevention
First Aid
Medical Care
Identification
Stems
Reproduction
Foliage
The Basic
Arrangement
Seasons
Development
Death
Variation
Genetic
Light
Stem Growth
Soil
Male vs Female
Risk ManagementBiochemistry
Anecdotes
Bibliography
Appendices
Effect of Stem Growth
These leaflets were both growing in partial sun. The one on the left is representative of the end leaflets growing on mature stems, stems that are gray and growing slowly. The leaflet on the right is typical of end leaflets on rapidly growing stems, stems that are Manzanita-bark red and have a side branch growing at each node.