I Purchased A Chocolate Mimosa, Live In Phoenix Az. And Have Lost One Years Ago. The Little Tree Is About Five Feet, I Bought It

Question

with lots of growth around the bottom. Are these branches suckers and need cutting or should I leave them alone? I want so much for this little tree to thrive. I live in Phoenix Arizona. HELP

Answer 1

This article should help. If your tree is grafted, go ahead and prune out the branches below the graft line.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/mimosa/chocolate-mimosa-trees.htm