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Old 24-05-2003, 09:08 PM
Tumbleweed
 
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Default radical acer pruning?

I have a small-leaved (green leaved) acer. It is too big at about 10+ft.

Initial plans were to completely remove it, but I wondered, suppose I
radically cut it back to just a few stumps? Will it regrow new smaller
branches or is this a waste of time? The bottom of the tree is probably
about 9 inches across and it splits after a few feet to several substantial
branches.

What I want is something about 5ft tall, lots of foliage, and many slim
branches.

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