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I have a hydrangea tree that has what looks like two red different colored branches that go up from the center and are very tall and crisscross over s...
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Pruning suckers from hydrangea tree #847295
Asked August 25, 2023, 2:03 PM EDT
I have a hydrangea tree that has what looks like two red different colored branches that go up from the center and are very tall and crisscross over some other branches. It looks like suckers that should be trimmed or they will rub on the regular branches. I was thinking I should cut them off at the base.
Grand Traverse CountyMichigan
Expert Response
Hello Laurie,
What a beautiful tree!
Hydrangea trees are formed from shrubs and often need shaping, which should be done in early spring or late winter, for paniculata hydrangeas.
Remove any water sprouts, suckers or unwanted new stem growth at the base of the tree. Tree-form hydrangeas can be trained to have a single trunk or multiple trunks, according to your preference. Remove any unwanted shoots at the base of the tree just at the soil line with loppers. Snip off any small sprouts from the established trunks as well, if necessary.
Here is a link to a you tube video that shows proper methods of trimming hydrangea trees. Good Luck!
