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pollard

/ˈpɑlərd/
noun
  1. A tree that has been cut back to the main trunk to encourage new growth, or the process of doing this.
    • The old willow tree was turned into a pollard to keep it from getting too large.
    • Pollards are common in European parks and along rivers.
    • The gardener created a pollard by cutting all the branches back to the trunk.
verb
  1. To cut back a tree to the main trunk to promote new growth.
    • The city pollards the street trees every few years to keep them safe.
    • If you pollard a tree correctly, it will grow back thicker and healthier.
    • They plan to pollard the oak trees next spring.
Synonyms
prunetrim
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