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Over-lifting without structural pruning
Canopy lifting or raising on young trees should almost always be combined with structural pruning to create one dominant leader. The three leaders or trunks that remained after this tree was pruned will all grow at about the same rate creating a weak multi-trunked habit. You sure would not want this tree to grow to a large size with this inferior and weak form because of its proximity to people and property. If it breaks people may get hurt.
