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  2. Inosculation - Wikipedia

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    Two trees may grow to their mature size adjacent to each other and seemingly grow together or conjoin, demonstrating inosculation. These may be of the same species or even of different genera or families, depending on whether the two trees have become truly grafted together (once the cambium of two trees touches, they self-graft and grow together).

  3. Thorns, spines, and prickles - Wikipedia

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    The trunk roots of Cryosophila guagara grow downwards to a length of 6–12 cm, then stop growing and transform into a spine. [5] The anatomy of crown roots on this species (roots among the bases of the living fronds) also alters during their life. [5] They initially grow upwards and then turn down and finally they, too, become spinous. [5]

  4. Tree planting - Wikipedia

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    A eucalyptus plantation in final stages at Arimalam.. The type of tree planted may have great influence on the environmental outcomes. It is often much more profitable to outside interests to plant fast-growing species, such as eucalyptus, casuarina or pine (e.g., Pinus radiata or Pinus caribaea), even though the environmental and biodiversity benefits of such monoculture plantations are not ...

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  6. Gibberish - Wikipedia

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    The theory was that gibberish came from the name of a famous 8th century Muslim alchemist, Jābir ibn Hayyān, whose name was Latinized as Geber. Thus, gibberish was a reference to the incomprehensible technical jargon and allegorical coded language used by Jabir and other alchemists.

  7. Pleaching - Wikipedia

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    Allée of pleached lime trees at Arley Hall. Pleaching or plashing (an early synonym) [4] was common in gardens from late medieval times to the early eighteenth century, to create shaded paths, or to create a living fence out of trees or shrubs. [1] Commonly deciduous trees were used by planting them in lines. The canopy was pruned into flat ...

  8. How to Espalier Fruit Trees for the Best Harvest in Small ...

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    The espalier method is a creative way to grow fruit trees, which combines functionality with a touch of elegance. “It's a specialty pruning and training technique used to grow trees and wood ...

  9. Glossary of plant morphology - Wikipedia

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    Epiphloedal – growing on the bark of trees. Epiphloedic – an organism that grows on the bark of trees. Epiphyllous – growing on the leaves. For example, Helwingia japonica has epiphyllous flowers (ones that form on the leaves). [5] Epiphyte – growing on another organism but not parasitic. Not growing on the ground.