"Simon Harding" wrote

Crowning out the tree will increase vigour and it will want more nutrients
and water.

Simon

Not sure what "Crowning Out" means!
I am looking at reducing the tree to about half its current size!

Also I notice that this year, where roots are arching slightly above ground
level, new growth has sprouted upto about 2' high. What does this signify?
Is the tree now max'd out for height and trying to grow more lower down?

TIA

Phil