Flame thrower redbud

[pzam2008]

Hello. I have a two year old redbud tree that died completely up top. My boyfriend suggested pruning under the dead part which left the main leader short. I’m trying to train a new leader that sprouted this year from near the bottom. Should I cut the one and only other branch? It makes up the majority of the tree now. I can’t figure out how to post a picture.

 

[capetrees]

Hello. I have a two year old redbud tree that died completely up top. My boyfriend suggested pruning under the dead part which left the main leader short. I’m trying to train a new leader that sprouted this year from near the bottom. Should I cut the one and only other branch? It makes up the majority of the tree now. I can’t figure out how to post a picture.

 

[pzam2008]

 

[capetrees]

Still small. Let it continue to grow and see what happens. I'd leave the central leader as long as it doesn't contaminate the rest of the tree . If it starts to effect other parts of the tree at it's base, remove it.

 

[pzam2008]

Ok. Thank you. Is it ok to leave that beach tied to the old leader to encourage upright growth? Otherwise it’s too low and growing straight out. It’s about 7 inches up from the ground.

 

[Chucksta]

Imagine my disappointment!!!
I miss read the title... I thought it was "Flame Thrower Rebuild"
I was pumped for it..