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28-09-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by keith ;-\)

"Sheila Richards" wrote in message
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I have a largish (4 ft?) acer palmatum in a container. It seems very
happy
and is growing well. However, one branch is growing in the wrong
direction
and makes the plant look a very odd shape. I'd like to remove this branch
to improve the shape - can I do it at this time of year or would that be a
bad idea?
--
Willobie

I would prune autumn after leaf fall,acer a prone to bleeding if pruned in

spring.
Thanks Keith

Acer are OK to prune most of the year, though it is better to prune in the dormant season (winter), just cut back to a grow point.

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