Freely branched trees

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Trees such as elms, maples and oaks that branch freely on new growth can be pruned in a different manner than trees that produce no branches on new growth. Branches and stems in the canopy on trees that branch freely can be reduced back to existing lateral branches.

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before purning

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after pruning

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after close-up

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branch structure

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regrowth
prune twice each year to develop good structure