Mimstrel
Sapling
I have been growing this Amur maple for three years (purchased for $10 on clearance) and am trying to decide where to cut it back to this winter. Thought I would share and see what other people would do if it was theirs.
I did take it back a little over the summer. I’ve learned that this tree is quite vigorous and can handle some summer pruning without any theatrics. The first summer was pretty rough (the other Amur maple I bought at the same time died back almost to the ground) but since then I’ve felt really good about how this tree has responded. Anyway, if you are thinking that the top is a little sparse, summer pruning is why.
I did take it back a little over the summer. I’ve learned that this tree is quite vigorous and can handle some summer pruning without any theatrics. The first summer was pretty rough (the other Amur maple I bought at the same time died back almost to the ground) but since then I’ve felt really good about how this tree has responded. Anyway, if you are thinking that the top is a little sparse, summer pruning is why.