red leaf maple trees top heavy

Question

I have red leaf maple trees that are young with small trunks about 3 inches in diameter. The problem is that they’re top heavy and causing the trees to bend. Should we cut the tops out or should we stake them?

Answer 1

Do not cut the top off of your trees.
Staking would be the best approach.

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