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Bole - The portion of the tree trunk between the soil and the lowest branch. Broadleaf - Trees that have generally broad and flat leaves as opposed to needles.
For example, the tree at Tisbury has a well-defined, clean, if irregular bole at least 1.5 m long. It has been found to have a girth which has dilated and shrunk in the following way: 11.28 m (1834 Loudon), 9.3 m (1892 Lowe), 10.
See also: Trunk, Plant, Bark, Garden, Seedling
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