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Reduction pruning needed?
Most of the foliage on the large limb on the lower right side of this tree is at the end of the limb. This can make a limb susceptible to breakage. Consider shortening the limb to bring the center of gravity closer to the trunk. The top of the tree divides into two more-or-less equal sized limbs about 3/5s up the tree. Consider shortening one or both of these to help prevent failure if you have reason to believe the tree could break in a storm.
