How and when do I prune my River Birch tree?

by Donna L. M. Moessner

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This birch has 4 connected trunks and is 18’ now after 1 1/2 years in our yard (15’ tall when planted). There are many intertwining, thin branches. How and when to prune?

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Gk on Dec 30, 2018

Hello Donna! Here's some info for you!
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/prune-river-birch-tree-49867.html
https://www.gardenguides.com/79793-prune-river-birch-trees.html

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Dec 30, 2018

Here you go!

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/birch/cutting-back-birch-trees.htm

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