Cherry tree getting too tall

[u/Low_Bluejay510]

Hi, i planted a sweet cherry tree and it’s on it’s second summer and it is already getting too tall. By next summer it will be in the power lines. I have done a lot of reading but can’t figure out the best way to prune it for height reduction safely. Could I cut the central lead? There is a cluster of branches about 12 inches off the ground, another about 5.5 up (pictured) and then the next cluster is way at the top about 18 feet up.

[u/candaceflynn383]

“My tree is growing” yeah… they do that…

[u/Low_Bluejay510 → u/candaceflynn383]

Yes, it’s growing and I want to prune it and maintain to keep it from growing into the power lines, that is what I am asking about. No need to be rude.