epicormic

/ɛpɪˈkɔːrmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to the growth of new branches or shoots from the trunk or main branches of a tree, especially after the loss of a main branch or the death of the crown

“The epicormic growth of the tree was a remarkable sight after the storm”

2. noun

a growth of new branches or shoots from the trunk or main branches of a tree

“The forester studied the epicormic growth patterns of the forest”

Synonyms

  • regrowth
  • sprouting

Antonyms

  • defoliation
  • withering