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overstory

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overstory
1. An upper floor.
2. Same as clerestory.


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The landowner didn't object, particularly when I explained my intent of trimming back some of the overstory, which would allow more sunlight to fall on the old feral apple trees, Then I would prune back the apple trees to a more healthy state.
They are very shade-tolerant trees, and can be planted under an overstory, but very heavy shade will retard growth for many years.
 
 
 
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