Question #137622. Asked by Jaygee0701.
Last updated Oct 01 2014.
Originally posted Oct 01 2014 2:18 PM.
Walneto
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Walneto 13 year member
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"It depends on the tree's species and age, but a mature, healthy tree can have 200,000 leaves. During 60 years of life, such a tree would grow and shed 3,600 pounds of leaves, returning about 70% of their nutrients to the soil."