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Pruning Crimson King Norway Maple

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From: Carol Smith City: Fenton, MI
I have a Crimson King Maple I planted about 3 years ago, It has one very tall growth, about 15 ft. high, but its not the main branch or trunk of the tree. Can I prune it, and how should I do so to match the other branches? Thanks for the help!
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Greetings Carol, I would certainly prune this branch anomaly to maintain good crown symmetry. Explain how to do this via the internet forum is a bit more complicated. Several excellent guides for pruning trees may be viewed at the following websites: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_prune/prun001.htm http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG0628.html If in doubt, feel free to contact your local Extension office for on-site assistance.
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