Banner Trees

a photo of banner trees
Banner trees, like those shown above from Rocky Mountain National Park, grow at treeline. They respond to the intense winds by growing
branches only on the side of the trunk opposite the prevailing wind, thus taking advantage of the shelter provided by the trunk itself.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Last updated: March 31, 2012

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Mailing Address:

1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone:

970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter. Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.

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