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I ordered fruit trees from a nursery online, and they cut the central leader off of a mulberry tree. Is there anything I can do about this, or do I need to replant? I want the tree to grow full height for shade. A picture is attached.

I also have another mulberry tree and the central leader died. It now has two limbs growing out of the side. I am worried that if I make one of them the new leader, that the tree would be weak since it is on the side of the tree. Any fix? Picture attached of this tree too.
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They look like they are growing great to me. There is plenty of time, next spring to prune the trees, or to add a string to pull one of the shoots into a more vertical position.
 
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They both should be fine. The one whose leader was cut will adapt. I would allow the second one to grow this season then stake it more upright next winter, or even the winter after
 
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