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Growing a Dwarf Tree from a Branch: Not a Houseplant Question

A reader wants to propagate a neighbor's dwarf tree from a branch but can't afford to buy one. Research only covers fruit trees.

Wrong Forum

This is a houseplant forum for tropical indoor species. Outdoor tree propagation questions belong in the gardening section. "Dwarf" is a descriptor, not a species—identification is required first.

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