This is what I would do. Go to your local nursery and buy some stretch tape. Tie off to the main trunk as low as you can. Begin to pull up the branches that need correction while at the same time wrapping the tree with the tape to hold them in the vertical position. Their natural inclination is to grow in the vertical position and this method will achieve that. Leave tape on till they will stand on their own. I would probably get another person to help other wise you will have your hands full holding branches and trying to tape at the same time.

If you moved it put down mulch for moisture retention and water when soil is dry 2 inches down. Don't over water.

Good luck,

Dave

Dave,

Thanks for that advice. I will be heading to the nursery tomorrow to pick up some of that tape. Did you mean tie off to the trunk just above ground level? Very happy to know this will improve the appearance of those bottom branches.

Mulch is on the list for this week. We just had a downpour here today.

Thanks a lot!
pm2

"Did you mean tie off to the trunk just above ground level"?

Yes. Tie off and start your tape at that point.
Tape comes in several widths. I/2 inch should do for what you are going to use it for. Use liberal amount for good support.

Dave

Did this actually work and how long did you leave them wrapped up? TIA