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Can you help me prune this Maple? (See Pics)

17 years ago

Hi:

New to pruning trees, and just planted this Japanese Maple (Emporer 1, Monrovia). Has pride of place, right next to our front door. Would like it's shape to have some interest. Any reason it couldn't cut the vertical branch out (do cut "A")? There are intersecting braches (green circles), so something has to go.

Monrovia page for Emporer I

Thanks!

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george_in_the_uk
17 years ago
Hi,
It certainly needs prunning, a lot of those side branches want to be off ,but cannot really tell by the photo as you cannot make all the branches out.
George.

Here is a link that might be useful: George's Japanese Garden
bonhe
17 years ago
Hi,
If you want to prune it, you must not prune in Spring to avoid excessive bleed!!. You can visit this website: www.mountainmaples.com. It is a good website that show you how to take care and prune the maple. Bonhe
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