This tree was malpruned (chop-cut all at the same level), resulting in dense clusters of vertical sprouts with no flowering wood.
I removed fast-growing vertical shoots, promoting growth of horizontal and diagonal branches. This approach cultivates a graceful, spreading shape with a tapered form and abundance of flowering wood.
Strategic use of winter, then summer pruning expedited the process of taming the excessive growth.
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