pruning a birch tree

Is fall the best time to prune and my birch tree has three trunks. One is really leaning away from the others. Can I support this trunk and what is the best way.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 08/19/2020 @ 4:57 pm

The best time for pruning your tree would be late summer or early autumn. As for supporting the tree, your best help will come from a certified arborist in your area, or you may want to contact your local university extension service for some help with this:
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