Weeping Redbud Tree Growing Second Trunk

Hi I have 2 weeping redbud trees and they are both growing a second trunk that is going straight up. Should I cut the second trunk down at the base or is there a way to shape the branches into a bush shape? As you can see form the pictures the second trunks are already as thick as the main trunks. Thanks in advance for your help!

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 10/21/2021 @ 12:56 am

Those are suckers that should be removed as soon as possible. This article explains:

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