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Sprouts equally dominant

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3 sprouts growing from cut leader stemThree sprouts on another species are growing from the cut leader stem. One is tied to the stake to develop a straight main leader. Many trees response similarly to heading by growing several shoots from behind the cut. The two sprouts competing with the central sprout need to be reduced.