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Annuals
During year 1-2 years, summer and winter annuals will begin to appear. Annuals complete their life cycle in one entire year, however since they produce many seeds, they can be hard to get rid of. -
Biennials
After another year or two, biennials will begin appearing. Biennials need two growing seasons to complete their life cycle. -
Herbaceous Perennials
After about four years, herbaceous perennials will begin appearing. These are plants that live indefinately and have non-woody stems. -
Woody Perennials
In about 5-8 years, woody perennials will begin to appear. Woody perennials include plants such as shrubs, poisin ivy, and wild grapevine. -
Short-lived Trees
During these years short-lived trees will begin to appear. These include tree such as aspen, jack pine, and paper birch. -
Long-lived Trees
During years 15-100, hard lived trees willl begin to grow. These include trees such as oak, maple, beeech, and walnut.
