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Advice on Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' please!

madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
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I planted this Sorbus 'Chinese Lace 9 years ago.It took its time getting going,losing 2 'leaders'etc. so I decided to just let it grow and see what happened.
It now has 2 large 'leaders' and the 2 together seem to be too much for the spindly trunk.
Should I cut off the leader that sticks out to one side and keep the one that is more in line with the trunk?
Also should I then perhaps shorten the main leader as the whole tree seems a bit top heavy and sways alarmingly in high winds!
Just planted March 2011

After 3 years-July 2014


Today-July 2020

“Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings

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  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
    No tree experts out there?  :/
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    I can't see anything there that looks like it needs chopping off. It could be the angle but so far, the tree looks like it's growing well. Maybe take a photo of the tree front on to include sides. You could shorten the branch that grows outwards.
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
    I may do that (shorten the branch).The tree has 2 very strong 'leaders' and I am half afraid that they will bring the tree down in high winds as they are both on one side.
    Both leaders are almost as thick as the main trunk!
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
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