Certified Arborist Test Practice Test
Certified Arborist Test Tree Pruning Principles 3
What pruning objective is most appropriate for young trees in the establishment phase?
Select your answer
A
Aesthetic shaping to achieve the desired mature form immediately after planting
B
Structural pruning to establish sound architecture through early corrective training cuts
C
Heavy crown reduction to balance the crown-to-root ratio after transplanting
D
Removal of all competing laterals to maximize apical dominance and height growth
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