Hi, I bought 2 hydrangea trees from Zulily, they were just dried sticks about 3-4 ft tall. I planted 2 weeks ago and they are budding out.

My question is- one bud is coming out about 6 inches from the ground. Should I pinch this off to keep the tree form or should I let it grow and prune later. I ask because I'm from the succulent group and they recommend leaving bottom branches on Jade trees to "feed" the bottom and have a thicker base, does this hold true in this case also?

thanks for any advice