- Clear a chimeny
- Select 12-14 branches
LBL rule (low - Big - Line)
- remove some Low branches (below 1.2m ) keep some for rodents
- remove BIG branches (>=50% trunk diameter at point of attachment)
- remove branches in the Line (toward other trees and toward the aisle)
- Final Polish Run a heavy glove under each of the remaining branches to rub off spurs, buds and branches
10-15% recommended removed after the tree is set