epicormic
Shoots that arise from latent or adventitious buds; may occur on branches. stems. or from basal suckers
Epicormic shoots sprouting vigorously from epicormic buds beneath the
bushfire damaged
bark on the trunk of a
Eucalyptus tree
An epicormic shoot is a shoot growing from an epicormic bud, which lies underneath the bark of a trunk, stem, or branch of a plant.
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ATP: Asia Tree Preservation2016-12-16T18:24:10+08:00
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