Co-dominant Trunks – Pruning
Q: I have heard you speak about “co-dominant” trunks, emphasizing that multiple trunks are not conducive to a tree’s health. My Bloodgood Japanese maples have co-dominant trunks. Do I prune them?
A: Having two parallel trunks can be a problem for trees taller than 20 feet but your ‘Bloodgood’ maple won’t grow that big. Remove twiggy branches from the top anytime to improve air flow and branch structure. I don’t think pruning out multiple trunks would make the tree look better or live longer.
-
-
-
1
Hollyhock – Identify Seedlings
-
2
Chandelier Plant – Identification
-
3
Terrarium – Building
-
4
Dracaena- Infestation
-
5
Fothergilla Bushes- Leaves
-
1
Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
-
2
Milkweed for Monarchs – Growing Milkweed in Georgia
-
3
Alberta Spruce – Dying
-
4
Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
-
5
Lilac – Growing in Georgia
-
