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If you want to chop this one, I would suggest cutting it higher with the understanding that you will probably want to carve it lower later on. Cut horizontally and leave the stump. You could also remove all the branches at the same time, nothing left. You will get the result of many new buds popping all over, which you can then choose from. The branches you have now are okay but will be a little firm to try to turn one into the new leader.

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