If you don’t want a branch there later, it’s better to cut now before the tree invests energy into making it bigger. The wound will be smaller that way too
dcgrey
If you don’t want branches at that height long-term, go ahead and cut. Certainly cut the lowest ones.
Yes prune in spring though. don’t add more stress to the tree right before winter
BackgroundRecipe3164
Cut it bro, any branches below around knee-hip height are super annoying. Way less grass around it, a pain to prune if they sag too low, and don’t usually look that good.
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Yes go ahead and snip it in the bud!
If you don’t want a branch there later, it’s better to cut now before the tree invests energy into making it bigger. The wound will be smaller that way too
If you don’t want branches at that height long-term, go ahead and cut. Certainly cut the lowest ones.
It is possible to have a [beautiful golden ash with low branches](https://mountainviewnursery.com.au/products/fraexcaur?srsltid=AfmBOopzbWTr0MCF0E2G3TXCJrswW2ZvnA7rUw94ialjc-nKGKm5HMjd), but it comes with the risk of a weaker connection that fails and leaves a big wound. If low branches are tempting, let a couple on opposite sides grow and make a final decision in a couple years.
Yes prune in spring though. don’t add more stress to the tree right before winter
Cut it bro, any branches below around knee-hip height are super annoying. Way less grass around it, a pain to prune if they sag too low, and don’t usually look that good.