Good point. Time will tell I suppose. The growth in the middle of the plant is very tight. If you were to stick your finger into it you would more than likely break off some of the very short limbs or buds. I was advised by an extension agent to prune out the middle to allow more air movement and help with the fungus. It is so tight in there it would be like doing micro surgery lol. I am just going to try to keep the fungus down and let em go. I like a good mystery.