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title: "Anybody know if I can get new growth from the branches that have no…"
description: "Anybody know if I can get new growth from the branches that have no leaves on them? Thanks in advance"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/fIW2OW9BTVySL10-gMVKVg"
community: "Bonsai Matters"
author: "Hayls"
published: "2024-03-19T01:58:01.037119Z"
language: "en"
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# Anybody know if I can get new growth from the branches that have no…

_Posted by Hayls on 2024-03-19_

Anybody know if I can get new growth from the branches that have no leaves on them? Thanks in advance

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## 1 comment

### Mara commented on 2024-03-19

You can.. do a small scratch test with your fingernail on the branch. If there is green below the cambium layer then you’re good.

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