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I would say, if you are wanting to have a smallish tree you need to remove 2 of those 3 branches. Alternatively, you could leave them on as sacrifice branches to thicken the lower trunk, with the plan of removing them in a year or two. Growing in the ground, as mentioned, would help as well. Although, if it was me, I would probably remove at least one of them. I think if you left both, you might have a big bulge to deal with later on.

- bob

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