Excurrent habit

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1. The cone-shaped form typical of many conifers and a few angiosperms with a clearly identified central leader and growing point at the top of the plant.

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https://image.slidesharecdn.com/7b-pruning-young-trees-119393548519236-2/95/7b-pruning-young-trees-8-728.jpg?cb=1234332184

This image compares a tree with an excurrent growth habit and with decurrent growth habit.
Source: https://www.slideshare.net/sherylwil/7b-pruning-young-trees