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How long does it take a tree to grow to its full size?

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How long does it take a tree to grow to its full size?

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It takes around seven to ten years and more for a tree to attain its full size.

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Chapter 3.2: On Killing a Tree - Warm up [Page 74]

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 3.2 On Killing a Tree
Warm up | Q 3 | Page 74

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