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There is a direct relationship between the size of the crown and the stem diameter of the tree. Without sufficient crown to generate food, the stem will remain thin, and growth of the tree will stagnate, resulting in stands of crowded, spindly trees. If planting has been closely spaced, as advised for quick establishment, the...