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Co-dominant leaders on a Autumn Blaze Maple

15 years ago

Hello gang, I have an autumn blaze maple that I planted 3-4 years ago and shes doing great with lots of growth. It does have a co-dominant leader or 2 main upper extensions of the truck. I am wondering if I should cut one of them off? Or should I leave them both alone? The pictures attached should illustrate what I'm up against. The "Y" is @7.5' up. The leader circled in red looks like it was an offshoot that started off as a branch but then grew straight upward to compete for leader position. They are now both equal size. Also, the lowest branch is 41" from ground level. Do I cut these lower branches off as well? how high do I go? and most importantly, WHEN do I prune? Now a good time? or too late? The pics I attached are mainly shot north and south because the 2 leaders are mostly inline to each other when looking at the maple form east or west. Oh, and the tree is planted 18' from the corner of my home.Â Any thoughts? I'm trying to attach pics... stay tuned.

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rass
Original Author
15 years ago
Wheres that button to post my pics!?! Arrrrggg. Please stay tuned.
rass
Original Author
15 years ago
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rass
Original Author
15 years ago
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rass
Original Author
15 years ago
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rass
Original Author
15 years ago
I uploaded them onto a Gallery... What a F***** Pain **** in *****the **** ...Jeez!

http://www.kodakgallery.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?UAUTOLOGIN_ID=53406212812&collid=53406212812.183270765112.1239805561423&page=1&sort_order=0amp;navfolderid=0amp;folderid=0amp;ownerid=0
whaas_5a
15 years ago
I'd re-post this with links to the pictures...none of the links work.

I had a similar situation this last fall. I had 2 arborists looks at it and ended up getting it pruned off, its looks goofy right now. I could post a picture as well.

To answer your other questions:

When to prune - DO NOT prune it now, this is the worst time to prune it. Maples should be pruned early summer or late fall.

Being from the milwaukee area and seeing and growing AB maple, the tree will be in striking distance of your house in 10 years. The chances of the co-dominant leader snapping really depends on the pic. The tigher the crotch angle the worse off.
rass
Original Author
15 years ago
whaas, I will wait to prune...

Thanks for the reply. I know its difficult without pics so I'm gonna relist this. I believe I have it working now.

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