Just relax, John. If it wasn't a freeze, and your tree was healthy to begin with, you will probably already be seeing tiny new buds forming all over the trunk. Tridents are vigorous growers, and completely removing all the leaves (defoliation) is a time-tested training tool with them. Granted, it's usually done when the tree has a little more training on it, but just care for it normally and you should be fine.

Chris Johnston

Here is a link that might be useful: Chopping a Trident

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Sorry John, my web host has changed format somewhat. The links at the bottom of the front page now go directly to my email.