I Severely Pruned a River Birch; Here's Why

[@rodkoser6724]

Great job Joshua, all the surrounding plants thank you.

[@jessicalatorraca8507]

Excellent narration! Nice-n-short. Beautiful garden. We have a River Birch just like yours, same age & amazing growth! She’s out by the stream, happily spreading out… hard to believe we once brought her home in the car 😄🥰🌳

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

The color of the birch’s bark is gorgeous and the red bud is stunning with its red leaves!

[@justamediumdeal5828]

Do you watch Garden Answer😊? She is very sweet too! Very similar. Just planted four of these, and you had the best info on how to train these things!!! Rewind!!! Thanks.

[@peggy-sue-60]

Love your show !!!

[@heherttu]

Birch trees also take coppicing really well when done young.

[@amandasides5033]

It looks good.

[@JudicialMermaid]

It looks so much better! I actually like the more naked trunk look to enjoy that beautiful bark. (Shh! Don’t tell the Birch arborists/enthusiasts though! 😂)

[@Jim-kg3ox]

Do you have to worry about removing 25% or more will weaken the tree?

[@JoshuasGarden]

I wouldn’t remove more than about 30% of the tree if you can help it, otherwise it may start to damage the tree

[@17grace4HOF]

Hi Joshua. I just found your channel. I planted some clump river birches last year. I really want to shape the trees so they only have one trunk. Is that ok? Do you have a recommendation on how to accomplish?