"bnd777" wrote in message
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"hendo2002" wrote in message
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Just wondering , I have three silver birch trees in the garden all about
30
ft , what is the best way to top these to about 20 odd ft , is it
possible
or will I kill them , I have limited knowledge of trees so any help
would
be
very much appreciated , Thank you


You cannot top out or even prune Silver Birch or they will rot out very
easily

I think they will be safe if the wound is painted immediately with one of
the concotions sold for the purpose. Actually acrylic paint does the job
well enough.

Franz Heymann