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Co-dominant Trunks on 'Bloodgood' Japanese Maple: To Prune or Not?

Co-dominant trunks are a structural risk on large trees (>20 ft), but 'Bloodgood' Japanese maple stays under 20 ft. Removing a trunk would ruin its natural form. Instead, thin twiggy interior branches for airflow and aesthetics.

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