kcpoole

Hi Gary and Welcome.
Nice tree. How big is it

please take the time to fill in the user info so we can know where u are from. Helps to give relevant advice.

Looks like to me that the tree has a reverse taper about 1/2 way up.

To repair it you would have 2 options I think ( others here will corrct me if I am wrong).
1st way would be to let all the branches below the problem area to grow out unkempt for a few years. This would to try and build the trunk lower down. This would happen faster if it was planted in the ground.

Other option would be to remove ( or air layer) off the top and regrow a new apex thus generating good taper.
Both options are a fairly long term project.

Any other ideas?

Ken P

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