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Tree Growth Regulators for Maples: Not Recommended

Arborists and UGA experts discourage growth regulators. They divert energy to roots, which later releases as excessive canopy growth. Better: hire an arborist every few years for thinning. Bonsai-style root and crown pruning works but is intensive.

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