Garden Center Hornbeam

[plant_dr]

Here is a columnar European Hornbeam that I got last spring. I will chop it next year behind that branch above the shari.That heavy back branch will go too. The tree actually has better taper and movement than what shows in the pics.

 

[nathanbs]

Keep us posted

 

[Dav4]

I'm assuming you are thinking about using that branch below your proposed chop as the new leader. I think there isn't enough taper going that route, so, I might consider chopping lower and growing a new leader. Good luck with whatever you do.

 

[Jason]

I like your plan. If you happen to get lower back budding you can always adjust and get more taper. If you trunk chop too low and don't get any back budding ...then you have a dead tree.