TBlake84

Hey guys,

I recently bought a trident maple seedling and I have to say, this is a great species. It grows very fast this time of year and gives you with plenty to do every few days. I am happy with the size right now (about 10" tall or 25cm for you metric folk). When I bought it, the internodes were quite long and there wasn't a lot of foliage on it. I have been pinching off the new buds as they form and the ramification and leaf density has increased quite a bit. However, I read that pinching off new growth would induce "back-budding" but for me, it has not yet. My internodes are still quite long and the tree looks top-heavy. What can I do to decrease the internodes on the sides of the tree? I was thinking of waiting until autumn to just prune off the shoots I don't like and start over. Is this a good option?

Thanks

-Tim

P.S. I have recently been getting deformed leaves (four points, two points, holes, etc.) The leaves are the normal color and otherwise appear healthy but aesthetically don't look right. Any suggestions?

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