What determines where a tree grows its branches, and what their shape will be? Is it genetically predetermined or are there other factors at play?

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What determines where a tree grows its branches, and what their shape will be? Is it genetically predetermined or are there other factors at play?

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plants grow in the direction that they get the most light from. If there’s other trees blocking light on one side, and an opening to the sky on the other, they’ll grow more branches and leaves on the sky side.

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