| TRAIT | EARLY SUCCESSION | LATE SUCCESSION |
|---|---|---|
| Number of seeds | Many | Few |
| Seed size | Small | Large |
| Mode of dispersal | Wind or stuck to animals | Gravity or eaten by animals |
| Seed viability | Long | Short |
| Root:shoot ratio | Low | High |
| Growth rate | Fast | Slow |
| Size at maturity | Small | Large |
| Shade tolerance | Low | High |