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Oak Tree Sapling #842990

Asked July 28, 2023, 9:51 AM EDT

I have an oak tree sapling that is about 5 years old and it is about 4 foot tall. My question is about pruning the lower branches. The tree has several branches towards the bottom of the trunk. What is a good pruning regimen to give the tree a good shape? I do realize that the lower branch pruning would be done over several years. I put a wire cage around it to stop the local critters from pruning it off at the ground.

Polk County Iowa

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