Young Tree Maintenance
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Trees are living, growing structures, and in urban settings, most require structural development. The strongest tree architecture is characterized by one main trunk, with subordinate lateral branches well-spaced along the trunk. After a tree is planted, it should be structurally pruned every few years to guide it into a shape that is less prone to failure. Young trees may also benefit from slow-release fertilizers and pest management in order to help them get established quicker. We have seen 15-gallon trees reach 30 feet in height after only a few years in the ground.
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