umpeenkasvu
umpeenkasvu is a Finnish horticultural term describing the regrowth of shoots on the upper parts of a plant after pruning or damage, often leading to increased height and a denser crown. The phrase translates roughly to “upper growth” and is used in Finnish guides and discussions of plant training and pruning.
The concept is most relevant when management aims to control plant shape and size. It is influenced
In practice, umpeenkasvu can have both positive and negative consequences. For some training systems, rapid upper
Management typically involves timely pruning to control the angle, length, and direction of new shoots, and
See also: apical dominance, pruning, shoot growth, plant training.