should i trim back the leader now?

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    hello, as you can see from the pic i have a couple of shoots growing a lot faster than the rest of the bush.
    i do want this bush to grow tall but i also want to encourage dense growth, i'd like a full bodied bush!
    so should i cut back the leaders and if so, when is the right time of year to do so?
    thanks
    zac
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      Well if it was me I would say yes and low down below the height of the rest do that when it shoots they are below the top, then tip prune constantly so it gets a lovely thick round ball.. then each year after so it keeps the shape but keeps growing slowly. :thumbsup:
       
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        Agree, and on both zac :)
         
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          hello again. would it be the same advice for this one too please?
           

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          Yes indeed zac.
          Some will argue it is too late now but do it asap. :) Makes for greater density
           
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