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Ideas to shape up this maple

8 years ago
This small maple lives under a couple of large oaks in our backyard and we’ve neglected it’s pruning. It’s shape is less than attractive and I’d like to shape it into something more appealing. Sorry I don’t know it’s type. It’s about 48” in height. It came from a small nursery that has a very large maple growing area. I’ve had it about 4 years. Should I shape it now or in the winter? I’m in Northern Calif, Sunset zone 9. Also, are the two lowest branches coming from the root stock? Or are they part of the grafted tree? Should I take off about a third of its height when dormant and start over? If I can’t get it looking better I may take it out next spring. Thanks for any input.

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