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  Phil Voice May 5, 2014 at 12:02pm

  Hi Shelley

  Do you have an image of either trees?

  I guess a lot depends on the age of the tree(s) but I'd probably consider taking the main branches back to the main trunk one third, or half, at a time to see what reaction you get.

  You could also reduce the branches in length over a couple of years to help ensure re-growth.

  You say that you planted yours si I'd stick my neck out and say that pruning is probably a safe bet.
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  Shelley Barnes May 5, 2014 at 12:50pm

  Thank Phil! My friend said thanks very much! I suggested the same- to do it in stages. She is sending me a photo which i'll post as soon as I get it.

  this is mine- its Catalpa bungei- so it's much more compact! I prune it hard back every year and its lovely!
  
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  Shelley Barnes May 5, 2014 at 5:23pm

  this is a photo of the tree in question- its just to reassure my friend that she can cut it hard back into the old wood?

  
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  Shelley Barnes May 5, 2014 at 5:24pm

  (mine is in Portugal which is why its in full leaf already!)
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  Luke brooks May 5, 2014 at 5:48pm

  I would do it hard over two years, remove dead diseased or crossing branches first then hard prune the front most seen area then hard prune the back more next year
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  Shelley Barnes June 26, 2014 at 9:03am

  many thanks Luke - I will advise her to do that
  
  
  Luke brooks said:

  I would do it hard over two years, remove dead diseased or crossing branches first then hard prune the front most seen area then hard prune the back more next year