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<br /> One happy day in May the all- American dream carne true in life. Unknown to each other, both families planted trees that
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<br /> for two families. Brand new houses of their own in the were the same species and the same age.
<br /> suburbs. The good life for their kids. New friends and Looking ahead, we would expect the twin trees to
<br /> neighbors. More space and comfort. And good eventually make a nice contribution to the neighborhood,
<br /> investments, too. each spreading its shade to grateful residents for generations
<br /> Now it happened that both families loved trees, so they to come. But, it was not to be. Unfortunately, Family A had the
<br /> each promptly planted one to commemorate their new start misguided belief that a tree should be left alone, just as it is in
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<br /> At Planting After 3-4 Years After 5 -7 Years 15 Years After
<br /> Family A didn't ask By the time many trans- The baby is quickly becom- Planting
<br /> for planting instruc- plants are in their new home ing an adult. The results of Family AS tree is now not only un-
<br /> not making corrections early attractive, but dangerous, especially
<br /> lions. They knew how for 2 to 4 growing seasons, � when the wind is blowing. Lopsided
<br /> to plant a tree. When sprouts and suckers may ap- in life are now quite visible, and dense, the tree o full leaf
<br /> that was done, they be- pear The root suckers pro- although some are still not
<br /> lieved their work [Hiding near the base sap obvious to the untrained eye.
<br /> catches the wind like a sail. Also, the
<br /> was done. strength from the tree. The To the more careful observer, narrow branch angles and multiple
<br /> Actually, they were sprouts are disproportionally the form of the future crown leaders have resulted in a weak top.
<br /> partly correct. You may vigorous and weakly attached is apparent. The broken branch not only at-
<br /> tracted insects, but may soon break
<br /> receive instructions to to the tree. And look at the off under the weight of too many
<br /> the contrary, but little broken limb. By now it has o nts Decay has entered the
<br /> trunk should be done to the sprouted numerous branches spo where the little bent branch
<br /> tree at this stage. In just below the break — too tor off many years le ago and a jagged
<br /> leave all th
<br /> most cases,
<br /> th e lea it leaf sur-
<br /> best to many, in fact. stub protrudes just above it. The
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<br /> tree is an accident waiting to hap -
<br /> face eso food menu- pen. It is becoming more of a lia-
<br /> facture land th t will bility than an asset for the property.
<br /> build a larger r000t sys-
<br /> tem. It has been found
<br /> that both roots and top
<br /> will be larger after one
<br /> year if left unpruned.
<br /> 2 - CITY USA SUtd.E 1N No. 1 • National Arbor Day Foundation
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