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In this picture of an Acer palmatum branch, it is possible to see that the new
leaf buds are starting to open. Contained within each bud is a new shoot with
embryonic leaves that if left unpruned, will fully extend.
The apical growth which is circled in (A) is already showing signs of its
dominance over the other shoots (B) and (C); the 'A' buds having already started
to unfurl and extend whilst the 'B' and 'C' buds have yet to open.
If this branch is left to grow unchecked, the growth in the apical areas (A)
will continue to dominate and extend throughout the season, whilst the growth in
areas (B) and (C) will be weak and exhibit little extension.
In order that energy be diverted to bud-areas (B) and (C) and not wasted, the
apically dominant area (A) needs to be pinched out as soon as possible.
