Regarding acer palmatum

I have a burgundy coloured acer and this year only half of the tree is in leaf. Last year I noted some pale green crusts on branches. Can it be pruned back or is there anything I can do to bring it back to health?

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 04/25/2014 @ 1:23 am

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