fastigiate

/ˈfæstɪˌgeɪt, ˌfæstɪˈɡeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to train or arrange plants so that they grow upright and in a narrow, vertical form, often along a wall or fence

“The gardener decided to fastigiate the wisteria vines to create a stunning trellis.”

2. adjective

having a narrow, vertical form, especially when trained to grow along a wall or fence

“The fastigiate cypress trees were a distinctive feature of the garden design.”

Synonyms

  • prune
  • train

Antonyms

  • rambling
  • uncontrolled