Should I remove three branches to lift the crown? White Oak Northeast
This White Oak is perhaps 15-20 years old. It is a city-supplied curb lawn planting, and I've spent some time on it over the years. It was originally a 2-lead codominant, and I gradually got it to look like it does now.
I also found significant girdling roots a few years back, and removed them.
So, I'm a bit invested in this tree.
My question is whether you'd recommend removing the three smaller branches, as shown on the close-up photo.
u/Killipoint — 4 days ago