1. stunted, twisted trees growing at high altitudes near the treeline, shaped by harsh weather conditions
Usage: ecology; geography

Examples

• The krummholz formed a dense, low canopy on the exposed mountainside.
• Above the normal forest, we encountered a zone of krummholz bent by constant winds.
• The gnarled krummholz trees were barely three feet tall despite being decades old.
• Alpine hikers often use krummholz formations as landmarks near the treeline.
• The krummholz provided shelter for small animals in the harsh mountain environment.
• Scientists study krummholz to understand how trees adapt to extreme conditions.