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After pruning

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After pruning

tree after pruning

Lower branches were shortened considerably and the canopy was pruned by reducing main branches back to existing laterals. The leader is no more visible and will better dominate the canopy. A couple smaller branches were reduced in length with heading cuts so main branches are now spaced apart.