Why do the largest redwoods twist about their vertical axis?

Subject: Why do the largest redwoods twist about their vertical axis?

Date: Tue Jul 31 21:00:25 2012
Posted by Earl
Grade level: nonaligned School: Not a Student or Teacher
City: San Jose State/Province: CA Country: USA
Area of science: Botany
ID: 1343793625.Bt

Message:


Noticed that the trunks of the largest coastal redwoods have a slight twist about 
their vertical axis.  These are the most massive trees.  Does this twist help 
them carry their huge compressive load?  Have not seen the same in giant sequoias 
or other large trees.  Why I'm asking: curiosity.

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