You say a bug causes this at an early age?
It doesn't have to be at an early age, anything that damages the bud on the leader (bugs, wind damage, etc.) might cause two or more of the branches directly under the leader to take over.
Taken from Pruning Coniferous Evergreens - October 24, 2007
Jeff Schalau, Associate Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County:
" Conifer trees can often have double leaders (forked tops) which are usually caused by damage to the terminal leader (the top of the tree). If possible, double leaders should be thinned to one unless the natural growth habit includes several main branches."
The first tree may be Ash but not sure,second tree by the house is a Sugar Maple and the black tent on the bark is normal.SM makes good firewood and most important.....It is used to make Jack Daniels wiskey,they burn the wood and use the coals.The wiskey drips through and thats what gives it the uniqe flavor.OOOOPS!! Did I just give away the secret ingrediant:jawdrop:
Woodcutteranon- Wooo that's a nice one! Ever considered taking it down a few inches around the root flare? As trees get older I swear they pull the dirt up around themselves over time. Thanks for the pics!
Me thinks you have been to one to many beriths
your really OCD on the dirt at the flare PFE, What you may not be accounting for it the root mass pushes up soil and all naturally, this is not a big deal, there is no magic line on the side of the tree that says no dirt beyond this point.
OHHHHH I gave you your first nova for toe jelly.
I think that's a cottonwood
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