Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debud
verb
/dɪˈbʌd/
Definition
To remove the buds from a plant or tree.
Examples
- Before the flowering season, gardeners often debud the roses to encourage larger blooms.
- The gardener decided to debud the young apple trees to ensure they grow stronger.
Meaning
Debud refers to the horticultural practice of taking off the buds from a plant to improve growth or aid in flowering.
Synonyms
- prune
- trim
- clip
