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Example 2c

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Before leader pruning in the canopy

tree before leader is pruned

Two stems (see arrows) are competing with the leader that is in the center of the canopy. These can either be shortened or removed, depending on the situation. Two will be removed on this tree because both are growing very close to the trunk with tight crotch angles.