Arboriculture Terms

method of minimizing evaporation and runoff by applying small amounts of water through small emitters.

imaginary line defined by the branch spread of a single plant or group of plants.

crotch pruning (obsolete) term for a method of reducing the height of a tree. The general rule for cuts is that leaders should be cut back to a lateral capable of assuming apical dominance. if possible. usually at least one third the diameter of the leader. See reduction.