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Acer tree - long branches???

ismithsqeR5L3mismithsqeR5L3m Posts: 1
in Problem solving
Hi 

I have a recent addition in a pot-grown acer.

The branches it is growing seem to be overly long and not so bushy as per photo.

I have had to support it to stop it flopping over.

Is this normal or does the tree need pruning when it's in its dormant state to promote other branches?

Thanks in advance

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Quite normal in many Acers. Growth habits vary, and so does the speed of growth.  :)
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    You don't say what kind of acer it is, but some have exactly this kind of weeping growth form eg Crimson Queen. I certainly wouldn't chop it back at this stage as it is still new.
  • punkdocpunkdoc Posts: 15,039
    Looks like it could grow into a very nice weeping type Acer.
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