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Leaf apex shape (leaves of mature crown)

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Rounded

The apex (leaf tip)of the leaf is rounded not pointed.

Notched (emarginate)

The apex of the leaf is indented.

Pointed

The leaf tip terminates in a distinct but not protracted point (acute) or tapers gradually to terminate in a long protracted point (acuminate) or terminates in a short sharp flexible point (apiculate) that may recurve to form a short delicate hook (uncinate).

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