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tral leader is damaged and must be pruned, be sure it is still taller than any adjacemt branches when you are done. Otherwise, an undesirable double-leader may develop. If the tree was handled properly by the nursep\ you should be able to get by with little to no pruning at planting.
Location of Tree Determines
Height of Limbs
More vigorous training should be done only as the tree requires it. The position of a limb on a trunk remains essentially unchanged as a tree grows. Thus, a decision must be made to determine the appropriate height for the lowest branch to be kept, based on the use of that tree in the landscape.
Small trees of five to six feet, do not interfere with much of anything. They should be left alone until lower branches start to interfere with movement. This may not happen for many years after the tree was planted depending on the species involved.
If the tree is set in a lawn, make sure the lowest limb is above the head of the person who will be mowing, usually six feet. Likewise, trees set near the street or driveway must be pruned to accommodate vehicular traffic, usually at 10 to 12 feet. Trees around a patio should not have any branches lower than eight or 10 feet.
The lowest limb is the beginning of the framework of the tree. While looking down on the crown, select five to seven branches that are ap
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