Posted by James Howell on September 22, 2009 at 14:01:07 from (144.162.41.170):
In Reply to: pine trees posted by Roy in Ga on September 22, 2009 at 13:16:53:
My former wife's family was in the timber business in NE Texas since the 1930's.
On several occasions, my former brother-in-law and I would trim pine trees on their tree farms.
Dave From Texas is right about not cutting off the top; it will kill the tree.
Depending on the height of the pine tree, we left at least 2 "levels" of limbs in addition to the top.
When you cut off a pine limb, it does not "sprout" new growth like the hardwoods will.
Keeping a pine tree trimmed helps it grow very tall and most times pretty straight.
If the tree farm club you belong to plans to "selectively" cut the pine trees within the next 10-15 years, pruning them now will make them more valuable.
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