Word of the Day: Pleach.

verb
1. Entwine or interlace (tree branches) to form a hedge or provide cover for an outdoor walkway.

Example Sentences.
1. "Winter is the optimal time for pleaching your trees."
2. "The trees were pleached to create a romantic walkway in the garden."
3. "If you pleach the tree branches, they will provide more shade."

Word Origin.
Old French, late 14th century

The practice of pleaching is a technique involving tree branches. The term comes from the Old French verb "plaissier," which is based on the Latin verb "plectere," meaning "to plait." The most commonly used tree for pleached walkways is the Tilia (lime) tree.