I have a lilac that was grafted into some kind of tree to make the lilac more of a tree than a bush. For several years, there were no issues. But this year, the mystery trunk has sprouted multiple branches of its own, which have grown much taller than the lilac.
Can I cut all of these branches back, or will that kill the whole thing? Is there a certain time of year that would be best to remove them?
by RisingApe-
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You can certainly remove the shoots without harming the tree. Personally, I would until the winter to prune, this will make it easier to see what you are pruning. Hope that helps.