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The part of a tree's annual growth ring that is laid down in the latter part of the growing season.
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The portion of the annual ring formed in the later part of the growing season; generally of higher density and stronger than the early wood. Also known as summerwood.
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The denser wood formed during the later stages of growth of each annual ring. Also called "summerwood".
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Wood cells produced at the end of the growing season that make up the darker section of an annual ring. Also called summerwood.
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The part of a trees annual growth ring that is formed later in the season.
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(Summer Wood) The portion of a tree's rings that forms after the earlywood and is often characterized by smaller cells and a higher density.
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