The lot is densely wooded, so saplings are almost certainly somewhat
shaded when they are young. I doubt anyone has been wandering around

That'll do it.

the woods pruning the trees. To me, it seems normal for mature
woodland trees not to have lots of very low branches, and I like the
look of tall straight trunks like pillars in a cathedral..

It is, but many second or third (or more!) growth woodlands have had
partial clearances for firewood, or tree thinning, or diseases, and
you see more low branches. Or you could have someone like my late father
on your property... all trees shall be limbed up to a minimum of ten feet
or so... g

Kay, who's a bit sore today after doing the lawnmower limbo under some of
her trees with very low branches...


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