Sweet Bay Magnolia trimming
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slownsteady
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Thanks for the info. still not completely sure one can trim down to bush like after adult growth.
slownsteady
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Ya, I didn't mean it to be the complete answer, I just kind of know that there haven't been any tree experts around here (AFAIK). I thought the web search would be a good place to start.
Reading between the lines on this pruning guide kind of indicates that it can take a pretty severe pruning.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/prune-sweetbay-magnolia-22568.html
It will start new sprouts at the base when trimmed. It isn't really a bush, it wants to be taller than 4-6 feet. You may need to bite the bullet and move this to a location further from the house that can handle a taller specimen and plant a bush that will have the characteristics you're looking for in its spot.
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/prune-sweetbay-magnolia-22568.html
It will start new sprouts at the base when trimmed. It isn't really a bush, it wants to be taller than 4-6 feet. You may need to bite the bullet and move this to a location further from the house that can handle a taller specimen and plant a bush that will have the characteristics you're looking for in its spot.
