overprune

verb

Etymology

From over- + prune.

  1. derived from προῦνον
  2. derived from prūnum
  3. derived from *prūna
  4. derived from prune
  5. inherited from prune
  6. prefixed as overprune — “over + prune

Definitions

  1. To prune too much.

    • This usually overprunes the tree, removing valuable sources of carbohydrates for root growth and development of trunk caliper.

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