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The branch collar should not be cut because it:

Forms a chemical and physical defense boundary.
Encourages epicormic sprouting near the cut.
Improves wound aesthetics over time.
Increases branch flexibility under wind load.

Why A is correct

The branch collar contains specialized tissue that compartmentalizes decay (CODIT). Cutting through it opens the trunk to pathogens.


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Which pruning cut best preserves the tree's natural defense response?

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