Eli5 Frozen trees surviving the cold

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How do trees survive the extreme winter colds in some zones of the world? Do they act like bears and go to sleep too until the season ends?

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The leaves falling off could be seen as a form of hibernation. During the winter the bark of the tree changes to protect it, which creates a ring. This is why you can tell the age by counting rings.

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