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Should I remove this apple tree branch?
Hello! I have a mature apple tree planted about two feet away from the foundation of my house which I'm concerned about. It has three beautiful branches that all extend away from the house towards the west, but one is very low, extends almost horizontally, and bounces up and down significantly if any weight is applied. Is this branch fine like this, or would removing it be beneficial for the tree overall? I worry it may snap under snow weight eventually, but I don't want to kill the tree or destabilize it by removing it unnecessarily. Please let me know if you have any advice. Thank you!
u/Haylermoon — 11 hours ago