pruning Crimson King Maple

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pruning Crimson King Maple

Question
Hello,

Last year (late summer) we purchased a Crimson King Maple, about 12 feet high. It has beautiful dark red leaves, and I think we're really going to enjoy it. However, it is currently one straight leaved trunk with no branches. Should we prune it to produce branches, or will it do this on it's own? Thank you!

Lorrie

Answer
If you are talking about cutting the top off so the tree will grow limbs, I would not do this. What you will get is a bush rather than a tree and if you cut too much you could kill the tree. It will put out side branches on its own. Just relax and enjoy your tree.

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