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Jeff1203
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I have a somewhat new Japanese Maple (about 2 years old). The top portion of the tree is growing all to one side which is causing the bottom portion of the tree to bend into an S shape.
I've read that all pruning should be done in the Fall. Should I wait to cut-off the top portion of the tree until the Fall or would a season's worth of additional growth place too much stress on the lower trunk?
Any thoughts?
Thx!
- Jeff
Plants: 2 | From: Charlotte, NC | Registered: Apr 2006  |  Seeded: 64.95.217.15
peppereater
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Jeff...I have 20 plus years experience with pruning...there's a lot of new ideas about pruning since I was taught, but I wouldn't hesitate to prune now, or pretty much any time you need to. Fruit trees, flowering shrubs...timing is important. All other trees can be pruned as needed.

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Dave
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Plants: 2290 | From: norman, ok | Registered: Apr 2005  |  Seeded: 69.30.170.166
Jeff1203
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Dave, Thanks very much for your response and advice. I was hoping to be able to go ahead with what I think would be necessary pruning to keep any more unwanted dis-figuration.
Thx again!
- Jeff
Plants: 2 | From: Charlotte, NC | Registered: Apr 2006  |  Seeded: 64.95.217.15
johnCT
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I've pruned mine in the spring with no ill effects. Best time is the fall, but early spring won't hurt it.

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John - Zone 6
Plants: 1068 | From: Connecticut | Registered: Aug 2005  |  Seeded: 209.178.236.58
   

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