FAQ

I recently bought an 8' spring serviceberry, and the leading branch broke about 6" from the top during transport. Is it considered topped, and should I cut the broken part off completely, even though it’s only halfway broken?

For now I would leave it alone and see if anything sprouts from the remaining portion of the leader. In the spring, if sprouting occurs, cut the broken end back to viable growth. These sprouts could become the new central leader.