I have a couple of redbud trees in my yard. One is single, and I have a
clump of three growing together. I prefer the single, as it has developed a
nice trunk, and I was able to work it into a pleasing shape. The group you
have planted together will probably be fine, but my preference would be to
limit it to one tree (personal preference, here). I've never tried to move
an established tree to another area, so I don't know how well they
transplant. Seems like it might be a lot of work and digging, since they
are 3 years old.
Hope this is helpful.
Gary

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I put three or four redbud starts into the ground three summers ago,
finally got the deer to leave them alone (fencing), and now three trunks
are growing up quite nicely. The trunks are now about an inch thick,
and are about four inches apart. Should I move a couple of them? Or is
it OK to leave them as they are and have them grow up all squashed
together? I don't want to do anything that will hurt them, as they were
brought from my grandmother's garden several states away (I'm in
Maryland). Thanks for any advice.