JOJG No. 26

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Pruning the Whorl

Pruning pines can be challenging due to the unique nature of the genus.  For example, the uppermost branches of Japanese black pine trees typically grow in whorls around a central leader.  The whorl resembles a six-spoke wagon wheel.  This 6-page pine pruning article explains how to deal with that whorl and how steer the tree in a beautiful direction.

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