Hey guys,

I have this 3 year old Black Locust Tree(pseudo acacia). It is planted in a big pot with akadama and heavily fertilised.

I have trunk chopped it this May. Now that it is autumn, I aim to clean the would and shape it neatly.

I have proper tools to do so (Japanese saw, concave cutter, etc even a Dremel).
From my knowledge, I should do a diagonal cut.

I want a second opinion though since I haven’t done this before.

PS: The bottom branch, what should I do with that one in winter? Remove it completely (from the trunk’s level) or leave a stub?

Every advice is appreciated, Thank you!


 

Just follow the right trunk line to avoid inverse tapering. Fine tune to get it round all the way, avoid flat surfaces.

 

It looks like the tree is placed indoors in livingroom conditions. Thst will not work long term. This is a decidious temperate tree hardy to usda zone 3. It must be outdoors all year round.