A quick pruning question

ope · 4th July 2010, 12:09 AM

I have a royal empress in its second year of growth. I got a late start on pruning and have run into a fork in the road. I would like to use the left branch as the main trunk, but am not sure if it will straighten out over time. So, will cutting off the right side of the "V" lead to permanently lopsided growth?

Thanks for any help.

Garry Brockley · 4th July 2010, 01:54 PM

Personally i would use the left and splint the leader for a few months, keep on top of pruning it, you should be able to encourage upright growth.

4th July 2010, 12:09 AM	#1
ope I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: indiana Posts: 1	A quick pruning question I have a royal empress in its second year of growth. I got a late start on pruning and have run into a fork in the road. I would like to use the left branch as the main trunk, but am not sure if it will straighten out over time. So, will cutting off the right side of the "V" lead to permanently lopsided growth? Thanks for any help. Attached Thumbnails

4th July 2010, 01:54 PM	#2
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	Re: A quick pruning question Personally i would use the left and splint the leader for a few months, keep on top of pruning it, you should be able to encourage upright growth. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

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