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.
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.
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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