Acer tree leaders?

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  1. Max6389

    Max6389 Gardener

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    I have an Acer at edge of garden and it has a couple of large shoots from the top. Are these leaders? Should I cut them off. I would like tree to stay around the size it is.

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  2. TreeTreeTree

    TreeTreeTree I know sh!t about trees

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    Hi Max6389

    They're likely to be the leaders, yes. The tip buds control the trees height, so removing them will help in keeping the tree at the height you require.
     
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