If you have an 8 foot tree and you want to have 6 foot of headroom, where do you prune the tree?

To achieve 6 feet of headroom under an 8-foot tree while allowing for continued growth, the most effective approach is to focus on the lowest branch. By identifying the lowest branch and ensuring it is positioned at 6 feet, you create the necessary space for headroom without removing the entire top of the tree. This method allows the tree's natural growth pattern to continue, maintaining the tree's overall health and appearance.

Pruning at the top would limit the tree's height and could impose stress, potentially harming the tree. Removing a middle branch may not effectively create the desired headroom while jeopardizing the tree's structure. Simply removing all branches below 6 feet might create a barren appearance and can also adversely affect a tree's growth and structure. Therefore, allowing the lowest branch to remain at the desired height while letting the tree continue to grow is the most successful and sustainable pruning strategy in this situation.