Photo: Karen Bussolini
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He cuts off the 6-inch stub at an angle (so that it will shed water) just above the branch collar.
Step 3: Remove the Stub
Introduction
Step 1
Plan the Biggest Cuts First
Step 2
Saw Off Fat Branches in Three Cuts
Step 3
Remove the Stub
Step 4
Leave the Tree to Heal Itself
Step 5
Remove Suckers at the Base
Step 6
Cut Close to the Branch Collar
Step 7
Clip Water Sprouts
Step 8
Remove Inward-Growing and Rubbing Branches
Step 9
Enjoy the Spring Show
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Tools List
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Pole saw
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Bypass loppers
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Bypass pruners
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Pruning handsaw
Shopping List
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