New Beech tree

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  1. dogsbody

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    I've recently planted a 5ft Beech. How soon can I begin to prune it in order to trim any straggly bits ?
     
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    A young tree shouldn't need pruning @dogsbody. If you can provide us with pictures please, it would help to see what you mean by straggly bits.
     
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