# How to Make a Tree Branch Grow
If you want to make a tree branch grow, the best thing you can do is to prune it properly. Pruning does not necessarily mean cutting off the entire branch. Obviously, then it would not be able to grow at all. Instead, you're only removing the dying and dead branches around it, as well as any parts of the branch you want to grow that are not healthy. By pruning and promoting the overall health of the tree, you will help your target branch grow strong and healthy as well.
Things You'll Need
- Pruning shears
Instructions
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Start when the tree is young. When you prune a tree early on, you help promote a lifetime of healthy branch growth.
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Prune during the late winter months or in the early spring to help encourage new growth, rather than inhibit it.
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Cut any dead branches, or those that appear to be dying, with pruning shears. Look for branches that have turned an unusual color, or no longer produce any greenery or flowers.
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Cut off any smaller branches, or the head of the branch you want to grow if they appear to be dead or dying. Leaving unhealthy bits on the branch will inhibit the growth.
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