Vonsgardens

ThomasJ,
I wouls suggest thinning the foliage by 1/2 or so. Pruning to get structure along the length of the end of the branches, less of the pom-pom look. Then I would wire and and adjust, bringing the branch ends down a bit. This should allow for some back budding along the branch and giving you the opportunity to bring the tree back in a bit, to make it more compact.

Have yu had a chance to discuss this Sylvia and Howard? Seeing the tree in person culd be a bit more informative.

John.

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