Zelkova Seedling: Weird Growth

WetCoast

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I have a three month old Zelkova seedling that's growing quite rapidly. Unfortunately the growth is all *horizontal*. The seedling has remained three inches tall for the last two months while the two main branches are seven inches long. This may be a silly question but should I prune the branches back at this early point? Or should I leave the seedling alone and let it grow as it pleases? Thanks for any opinions or advice.
 

GerhardG

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Rosh Pinah, Namibia
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Hi

Do you have any buds on the trunk that could give you further upward growth?

If not maybe get rid of a branch and force (wire, guy wires) the branch vertical. Or trim and leave one as a branch and force the other into position as a trunk...

On the other hand, it's a seedling, so any growth is good I guess...
 
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