Prune rowan trees for neatness
Cut back any unruly side branches of trees like this young Sorbus aucuparia to keep the head neat and upright. Make clean cuts either right back to the base or immediately above an outward-facing bud to avoid branches crossing over each other in the next growing season. Shred the prunings before adding them to the compost heap. Use clean secateurs to reduce the risk of disease transferring from plant to plant. This light prune may not be needed every year.