In short, branches hold the key to tree growth. The ends of branches have something called a meristem, which we’ll dive into a bit later, and this meristem allows cell… See more

When the majority of a tree’s major limbs, their branches, die or are removed there is quite a small chance the tree will successfully continue growing. Texas A&M reminds us … See more

Trees, as individual organisms, can grow in height because of their branches, but how does that really work out? Branches hold the meristems of a tree, which are essentially … See more

If it wasn’t clear when we talked about branches being a vital component of a tree’s growing process, we’ll say it again: Branches are a driving factor in whether or not a tree c… See more