Pruning Illustrations-A picture can be worth a thousand words.
I would like to share these pruning diagrams. This is a great way to understand what
typically needs to be done to either small or larger sized trees when pruning properly.
The first diagram (below) is a smaller tree needing corrective pruning /subordination.

 In all cases of pruning, we are trying to correct problems and ultimately create a better tree.
 Pictured below is a larger sized tree with the diagram showing  work typically needing to be done.