I have a red bud tree which is starting to sprawl.?

Question

Since it supposedly sets its buds in the fall, when is the best time to trim it back, and by how much? I'm in south west Michigan

Answer 1

Cut back no more than 1/3.Whenever you want they are weeds.

Answer 2

I trim my trees & bushes in early, early spring, before any sign that they are even going to leaf