Branches of an 600 year old oak covered in snow in winter
Snow-covered branches of an 600-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.
Size: 4536px × 3024px
Location: Thankirchen, Dietramszell, Deutschland
Photo credit: © Werner Meidinger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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