Large branch removal

[Rid]

Would it be ok to remove a large branch now from a winterberry holly I have growing in the ground? I did some light root work on it this early spring and it’s growing vigorously now

 

[Rid]

That would be the left side of the “y”. Worried about reverse taper

 

[Dav4]

Chop it, seal it... done. I think you're good.