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shaping or pruning 6ft bloodgood maple

20 years ago

i have 3 recently planted 6ft bloodgood maples. they all seem to be doing well. been in ground about 4 months. 1 of

them seems top heavy just not shaped quite right. the other 2 are beautifully shaped. i was wondering if, how, when and could i try and shape this one or will time take care of this or is destined to become a big version of the way it is now. please help i need answers and want to do what best. i just feel hope time or a few educated cuts could solve this. thanks for your input

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mjh1676
20 years ago
I would say you will want to prune in the summer is you are going to do it. It is possible that it will take care of itself over time, but then again, most trees with an upleasing shape due to stucture or branching only become larger versions of themselves.

To answer your question it would require some photos. It you want, post them here or if that is too complicated you can email them to me and I would be happy to take a look. A view from at least two sides would be helpful.

MJH
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