Colorado blue spruce

My Blue Spruce tree is Mis shaped because the tip of a branch near the top has decided that it would like to grow upwards and is competing with the uppermost vertical tip which is the intended leader. The result is a tree that is lopsided because it is directing its growth energy to the aggressive branch.
It is otherwise in good health, continues to grow and a healthy color.
Any suggestions?
Should I prune back the aggressive branch?
Lyle
lylebradley@shaw.ca

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/25/2017 @ 8:45 pm

Yes, in most cases you should prune a branch that is growing in an undesirable direction.

Pruning should be done in winter, while the tree is dormant.

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