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Close node spacing refers to cannabis plants that develop internodes (the distance between leaf nodes along the stem) in a compact arrangement. This trait is often associated with indica-dominant genetics and certain stable cultivar lines, though it can appear across diverse backgrounds depending on environmental conditions and breeding selection. Plants with close node spacing typically develop a denser, more bushy canopy structure compared to their wide-spacing counterparts. Breeders have long tracked this characteristic as it relates to light penetration, branching patterns, and overall plant architecture. Close spacing is frequently documented in photoperiod and autoflowering cultivars selected for compact growth habits, making it relevant for both indoor production efficiency and breeding lineage records.

Breeders working with close node spacing often select for plants intended to maximize canopy density and yield per square meter in constrained growing environments. This trait appears regularly in breeding programs targeting compact phenotypes, and its heritability makes it useful as a morphological marker when documenting cultivar pedigrees and growth structure variations.