Definition
budwoods
noun
- Plural of budwood; shoots or branches cut from a plant and used for grafting or propagation.
Usage: horticultural term; typically used in agriculture and plant nursery contexts
Examples
- The nursery collected budwoods from disease-free trees to ensure healthy grafts.
- Budwoods must be stored in cool conditions to maintain their viability for spring grafting.
- Experienced horticulturists select budwoods from the current season's growth for best results.
- The budwoods were carefully wrapped and shipped to orchards across the region.