pruning salix flamingo trees

Question

I have 4 salix flamingo trees I have just planted into garden. They are grafted onto 4 ft stems and look like standard trees. Should I prune and keep like this or let them grow naturally?

Answer 1

I would certainly maintain the standard shape as this is how the tree was grafted.

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