Jon Schneiter

My father helped me plant this tree. For some reason its lower then the ground and he put bricks around it. I't sure this didn't help the situation.

Peter, When you say outward angle, do you mean where the cut "faces" the ground. My Apology if I mis-understood. I'm learning as I go

Thanks for the advice. I  would surely have cut them off now instead of in winter. I had no idea! Thanks!!

Got a tree the kids planted and would like to save it, but it has four trunks. While I know Maple have these, this one is growing wide instead of tall. I need a suggestion.

Attached at the pictures.

Thanks in advance!!