# Removing bigg branches in spring time. (mid march)

**URL:** <https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/removing-bigg-branches-in-spring-time-mid-march/7916>\
**Category:** Design\
**Created:** [March 14, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/removing-bigg-branches-in-spring-time-mid-march/7916 "2021-03-14T08:45:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![torr70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e57/32.png) [@torr70](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/torr70)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2021, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/removing-bigg-branches-in-spring-time-mid-march/7916/1 "2021-03-14T08:45:45Z")

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hey all.  
Just bought an acer with some larger branches really out of place.  
including 3 branches that start at the same place.  
Acer Buergerianum.

Now I wonder if I can still remove it in mid-march.  
I live in belgium.  
Thank you for your answer.  
Kurt

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**Author:** ![SkeiL](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.bonsaimirai.com/skeil/32/2166_2.png) [@SkeiL](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/SkeiL)\
**Post date:** [March 15, 2021, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/removing-bigg-branches-in-spring-time-mid-march/7916/2 "2021-03-15T08:52:30Z")

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It’s hard to answer this generally. A picture would be suitable.  
I wouldn’t expect any big problems if the tree hasn’t pushed yet but i would probably wait till fall to take the safe route.

Especially if you recently bought the tree i find it helpful to let the tree “acclimatize” to you and your treatment.

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**Author:** ![Keith-in-UK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f04885/32.png) [@Keith-in-UK](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/Keith-in-UK)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/removing-bigg-branches-in-spring-time-mid-march/7916/3 "2021-03-16T20:49:01Z")

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I would let the first flush harden off before doing any major surgery. It will be preparing to bud out now so best to wait.

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**Author:** ![torr70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a88e57/32.png) [@torr70](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/u/torr70)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.bonsaimirai.com/t/removing-bigg-branches-in-spring-time-mid-march/7916/4 "2021-03-17T05:38:07Z")

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Thanks ones more for your reply!!!  
I wait ontil december.  
👌