plum tree shoots

Do I trim the lower shoots of a 3 year old plum tree? A large number of shoots are sprouting from the base of the tree. Do I cut them off?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/14/2016 @ 4:51 pm

The suckers that appear at the base of a tree can be trimmed away as they grow.
Pruning information is in the link provided.

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