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  1. 06-19-2011, 10:59 AM #1
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    when to shape a tree?

    a couple of years ago i planted two crimson red king maples. right now they are about 12 feet tall.

    should i let them get bigger before i try to shape them?

    what time of the year is best to trim them?
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    I shape maples whenever i have time, i have never noticed any adverse reaction, i just try be gentle taking a little bit at a time so i never need to make any large wounds, they will "bleed" some during sap run. I think you will find most large growers target the pruning during late fall early winter just due to being able to see the branch structure without leaf in the way.
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