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Re: Pruning a Multi-Leader (11') Maple Tree

Pecci
4 years ago

I have an Acer Truncatum, in it's 4th yr. It has developed into a tri-leader tree.


The trunk has developed these leaders about a foot above the ground. The tree is about 11' tall. There is a middle (main) leader, the tallest, and 2 others on each side. The problem is those 2 others are nearly as thick as the main (middle) leader. Of course, I only want to leave the middle one.


Following the guidelines of never pruning more than about 25% of the tree, pruning the 2 slightly lesser leaders would probably account for 60%+ of the tree. Otherwise, the plant is very healthy.


What do I do? Any suggestions?

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