Tag: terminal bud
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My Philosophy on Removing the Apical/Terminal Bud
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The apical bud of a fig tree is the growth tip responsible for producing new growth and elongating the plant. It is common practice to remove, cut, or pinch this bud to encourage earlier harvests and increased branching. While the apical bud is a type of terminal bud, not all terminal buds are apical buds.…