Arching
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Also known as: fountain-shaped, arching branches
A growth habit where branches or stems grow upward initially and then curve outward and downward in a graceful arc. Arching forms create a fountain-like effect and are characteristic of many ornamental shrubs and grasses. This habit provides movement and elegance in the landscape.
Etymology
Latin arcus (bow, arch)
Example
“Forsythia has long, arching branches that are covered in yellow flowers in early spring.”