Pruning Young Shamel Ash: Don't Rush

One-year-old Shamel ash, 12 feet tall, top-heavy with three low branches. Owner asks whether to prune them.

Leave It Alone

Too young to prune. One branch will become the central leader naturally. Premature pruning harms establishment.

Only remove lower limbs later if they interfere with clearance. Shamel ash is best left unpruned in youth.

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