Pruning Aesculus pavia

Aesculus pavia at five years old. These are very hard trees to grow correctly.

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Why is it so hard? And what is the correct way to do it?

 

Pruning



Basswood. Twelve years old from seed.





Live Oak. Single trunk pruned four times in five years.






Live Oak with low branching.





I had nothing to do with these Camphor Trees.

 

I love the multiple trunks on the Camphors... it gives them such a unique look.