inosculate
/ˌaɪnɒˈskʌlət, -ˌskeɪt/Definitions
1. verb
to grow or merge into a larger or main part, especially in a natural or organic way
“The branches inosculated with the main trunk to form a robust tree.”
2. verb
to join or become joined with something else, especially in a gradual or natural way
“The two rivers inosculated to form a single, wider watercourse.”
3. noun
a point of growth or junction, especially in a plant
“The inosculation of the branches made the tree look more robust.”