shaping a douglas fir

Starbase89

Hello

I am new here, so if I ask a question that has been asked 100 times, let me know, and I will try the search function a bit more.

I have a Douglas Fir on my property that had an issue last year where the top part of the tree that shoots straight up died, and now it is branching out from that point. It would have been nice to keep it in the "Christmas tree" shape, but now it is just looking like an unruly shrub. The tree is about 12-15 feet tall and about ten years old. Can anyone tell me if the tree is salvageable?

Thanks
Joe

Joey Meister

a picture is needed so we can see how it looks and tell you where and how to prune it

Brent Ferris

I agree a pic is needed, but one or more of the branches will likely assume upwards dominance, and you choose the one that looks best and cut off the rest. Some people leave two or more stems, giving the tree a bushier look, but these forms are more prone to wind damage. As long as you don't need a straight stem (bottom to top) to enjoy the many benefits the tree has to offer, in time the crown of the tree should look just fine to the casual onlooker,

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