Tree

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028691",
  "term": "Tree",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A woody perennial, usually singlestemmed plant that has a definite crown shape and reaches a mature height of at least 4 meters. The distinction between woody plants known as trees and those called shrubs is gradual. Some plants, such as oaks (Quercus spp.), may grow as either trees or shrubs (SRM 1999).",
  "references": [
    "DOI Bureau of Land Management Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health Glossary at http://www.blm.gov/nstc/library/pdf/1734-6.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tree/"
}