Thanks, Rick
@Leftwood. Leaving it alone is the easy way. But I always felt something must be done in order for the tree to grow up pretty. This is the perfect time of year for trimming since the blooms are long gone and it has just started to leaf out. I am not sure which branches you are speaking about exactly. I know my picture is not a good one. I will get another shot of it tomorrow and maybe, if you don't mind you can walk me through it? TIA