Scraggly Top Of Tree Because Of Deer

Question

Part of the top of our little tree is scraggly because ONE deer came in and chewed on it….should I leave it look that way or trim him down into a little tree to start over..

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Answer 1

You can leave it. It may grow new stems and if it doesn't, as the lower and higher stems grow larger they should cover the bare spot. You should never remove the main stem. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-pruning.htm

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/pruning-evergreens/