Sustaining the New Tree

Pruning

Limit at planting time to removing broken, crossing, rubbing branches, alleviating structure problem
Remove basal sprouts
Encourage a central leader
Leave lower branches on the tree to stimulate root and trunk diameter growth

Do not thin the tree to compensate for root loss
Do not raise lower limbs, these will help add girth to trunk and root growth
Pruning paints and sealers do not prevent decay or promote rapid closure, not recommended
Pruning Flush cutting branch back to trunk is incorrect, it wounds the trunk and causes decay.
Make the cut along branch collar.