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Old 16-Nov-2004   #12
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Originally Posted by Will Heath
But how are the needles older than the branch?

they would be those right at the tip of the branch, thats why they're needle not deciduose leaves. needles can last many years, allowing a branch to form behind it, leaves fall away each year.
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