New landscaping need plant ideas..
Multiple trunks are common for that type but that angle just looks fairly severe. You may be alright if you are diligent about pruning.
The first haircut should happen right after you plant, by the way.
The first pruning is your chance to get rid of obvious problems like crossing branches, water shoots, dual leaders, etc. that will haunt you later. They are much easier to deal with now with pruning sheers than with a chainsaw in future years.
Pruning a third or so of the top growth will also force energy to the roots which is where you want much of it for now. Be sure and toss some tree planting pellets or timed release fertilizer in your planting hole. And remember the planting hole should be twice as deep and wide as the container? Fill with nice planting mix.
I know it is controversial as to stake a tree or not. But especially if you leave the angled branch for now? I would stake the upright trunk to a solid tree stake and use a figure eight tree tie on it for a year or two at least.
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