Also prune branches growing toward the ground, high branches growing straight up and shoots growing from the base of the tree.

VOA: special.2009.10.06

Plant expert Doug Welsh says when you prune a rosebush, crape myrtle or shade tree, first remove dead, broken or diseased parts.

VOA: special.2009.10.06

Lebanon said the Israelis had crossed into Lebanese territory while trying to prune a cypress tree for better visibility, and that the army acted in self-defense against Israeli "aggression."

VOA: standard.2010.08.04