crab apples are great,but need to be airlayered if you want a branch. it isnt a tough process the biggest thing is useing a sharp knife. i am planning a bunch of a.l.s soon i just have to figure out were the heck i put my rooting hormone . ill post a how to maybe next week

howdy yall
well here is an update on this one.the sacrifice branches were removed and the third tree has been added and is starting to take off .it is already due for a prunning