what are the reasons for not growing big trees in tundra regions
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Tundra is found at high latitudes and at high altitudes, where the permafrost has a very thin active layer. The active layer of tundra is too thin for trees to grow, because it cannot support a tree's roots. Tundra is sometimes called a cold desert. ... In the summer, the active layer of ground thaws, and ground ice melts.
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What kind of trees grow in tundra?
Some plants that grow in the tundra include short shrubs, sedges, grasses, flowers, birch trees and willow trees. Cushion plants, which, also grow in the tundra, are types of plants that grow low to the ground in tight places. They are called cushion plants because they are soft and cushiony.
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