I have this Mountain Ash tree in my yard (moved in 4 years ago) and I've always kind of hated it. I've thought about just getting rid of it, but I recently googled the tree and they're beautiful! My problem with mine is the size. I love the look of them with one main trunk. My question is, can I get rid of a bunch of these branches without killing her? If I cut it back and leave one trunk, will the trunk grow bigger, or will it always just look scrappy?
by Background-Play8701
4 Comments
IMHO This is **gorgeous** as is!
If you cut off a bunch of branches it might not survive and it will not look good. It’s a clump Mountain Ash. If you want a single trunk tree it would be better to buy one and plant it.
Your tree looks great!
Or start one from seeds this Fall. They are incredibly fast growing. This tree will feed dozens of birds in fall.
I’m envious of that tree. Not all grow as single-trunk plants. Dig up a seedling or two and try to train as single trunk and see what happens.