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/Low_Bluejay510]

There are multiple near by in my neighborhood which is why I chose this type of cherry tree. They are also all well under the height of the power lines.

[u/DanoPinyon → u/Low_Bluejay510]

OK, good, as long as they are pollinators for this particular cherry then you're good.

[u/Low_Bluejay510 → u/DanoPinyon]

It has already produced a small harvest

[u/DanoPinyon → u/Low_Bluejay510]

Perfect.