Branches and crown of an 800 year old oak covered in snow in winter

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Snow-covered crown and branches of an approximately 800-year-old oak tree in winter. While the winter ranges retain their dry, brown leaves until spring, pedunculate oaks discard the leaves in the fall. This serves to reduce the moisture evaporation. In addition, the branches can better withstand the weight of the snow without leaves.

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Size: 4536px × 3024px
Location: Thankirchen, Dietramszell, Deutschland
Photo credit: © Werner Meidinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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