Pruning prunus

[Rob]

I have two Prunus Lusitanica (Portuguese Cherry Laurel) growing way too happily. After six years they are too tall for their location. Since these big bushes branch off a central trunk, I'm reluctant to top them, lest it distort the plant in some unattractive way.

How are these bushes properly pruned?

[symplastless]

Sorry for the bother.

I have put together a website on pruning. before I link it to the dictionary I was hoping someone could review this for me. I am still working on the section on branches and cracks. I will be getting some pictures of cracks to add. I would really appreciate this. Any feed back is welcome.

the web can be found at:

John A. Keslick, Jr. Arborist Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss.

[symplastless]

[Treelady]

at:

> Sincerely,

I have only quickly perused your site, Mr. Keslick, but it looks good, reads well, and rock on to you for caring enough to make the effort. Hurrah for a tree man who thinks, and has consideration for trees. Carry on!