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Close-up before pruning
Close-up before pruning and splitting
The stem that appears to be in the center of the canopy is actually bent quite a bit toward the photogragher. This makes it a poor candidate for developing into the leader. The next photo shows this stem cut to a stub about 5 inches long.
