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Name: Tammy T.
Status: educator
Age: 30s
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Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2002
Question:
Is it possible to stimulate a tree to grow a branch in a specific area? We have a young magnolia tree that had the branches broken off on one side and would like to promote the growth of new branches on that side of the tree again.

Replies:
Possibly helpful:

http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b949-w.html

http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/growprin.htm

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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