My jack pine I planted 3 years ago has evolved into a split trunk. I've been advised by a trustworthy friend that for the long term health of the tree, best to cut off one of the split trunks. How do I do this? Right at the split? All in one hack, or do it a little bit over time?
Thanks friends. This is in MN
by ellaly
2 Comments
Wait until autumn then pick your leader. Do it as clean and as close to the base as possible.
All great advice. i would trim the left as the right branch seems more vertical. If you have deer in your neighborhood I would consider temporary fencing around the pine.