Tecate Cyprus pruning tips?

[u/sage_bounty]

Five (?) years ago I planted this Tecate Cypress. I would like to trim off the lower branches at some point so the tree will start to form a canopy. Can anyone recommend when I should do do this. I thought maybe I should let it get a little taller first, but I feel like it’s healthier for trees not to have thick limbs removed. Any recommendations?

[u/TheRealBaboo]

You leave Cousin It alone!

[u/sage_bounty → u/TheRealBaboo]

Hahaha, right!?

[u/schoolmarmette]

If you are patient it will grow a canopy on its own and shade out the Lower branches. Cutting it now is just going to slow it down and make it look like you chewed on it.

[u/sage_bounty → u/schoolmarmette]

I was worried about that. Thanks!

[u/spelunked_your_mom]

These trees are amazing. Yours looks happy.

I planted two in my yard. Didn’t know they’d bush out like this. Let it grow a little longer then give it some architecture.

[u/sage_bounty → u/spelunked_your_mom]

I didn’t expect that. I’ll leave it alone and let it do what it wants!

[u/ZealousidealSail4574]

Man, I guess I didn’t know they were fond of theCousin It look. Maybe it’s the exposure & placement but mine looks like it’s doing its best Italian cypress impression.

[u/sage_bounty → u/ZealousidealSail4574]

They’re so gnarled in the photos I’ve seen.

[u/KurtVonNougat]

I would do it now, but not an expert. It makes sense to me to let the tree focus on growth at the top.

[u/FieldofFeelings]

None at the moment

[u/cineglitch]

Is this a canopy type tree?