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After subordination
The
lower left branch was reduced because it was too low to allow it to
become part of the permanent canopy. It was on its way to becoming a
major part of the tree and had a poor connection with the trunk due
to a bark inclusion. The leader on the right side was reduced so the
one in the center of the canopy could dominate and become the main trunk.
It normally takes about 25 years of pruning every 3 to 5 years or so
to develop good structure. Click to the next photo to view the tree
one year later.
