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Pruning an elm tree

6 years ago

Hi everyone,
I have an elm tree I planted 13 years ago that is probably 35 feet tall now. I haven't pruned it in the past 9 or 10 years. There are some multi-forks mid-way up the central leaders. What are your thoughts on pruning it: where at in the forks? How much? I appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks Jeff

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Jeffrey Laitar
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6 years ago
Jeffrey Laitar
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6 years ago
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Embothrium
6 years ago
My thoughts are that you have cut too much off of it already and that at 35' tall it is too far along to make any additional significant changes to its structure. And also that you should definitely read up on the pruning and training elm trees specifically before doing anything else with this example.
bengz6westmd
6 years ago
My thoughts are that's the way elms grow.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
6 years ago
at 35 feet.. it is what it is.. and i wouldnt waste money trying to make it into something else ...

this is no longer a DIY job ...

now.. about that boy ... quit looking at your stupid tree and go play with him .. he reminds me of my RIP golden retriever .. when he wanted attention.. he would show up in all my garden pix .. lol ...

ken

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