Definition of epicormic branching

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epicormic branching

The term 'epicormic branching ' as it applies to the area of forestry can be defined as ' branches that grow out of the main stem of a tree from buds produced under the bark. Severe epicormic branching increases knottiness and reduces lumber quality'.

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