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Example 4

Before pruning

tree before pruning

Before pruning there are three leaders in the top of the canopy originating from about half way up the photo.

After reducing codominant stems

tree after pruning

After making a reduction cut on the right hand and the left hand major branches in the canopy the main trunk can continue to dominate the structure.