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Apr 7, 2015 6:33 PM CST
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Kabby said: These extra branches could also be considered suckers


Actually, no. That article is incorrect, technically speaking. Suckers originate from below the soil surface, water sprouts from above. Both are from adventitious buds, so are not well anchored to the rest of the tree. Water sprouts especially, will have a greater tendency to break off in storms.
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