We have 2 of the above planted either side of a window about 4 feet from the house wall and about 8 feet apart. They are about 23 years old and 12feet tall. The branches currenly meet in the middle and they have gone above the single story roof line against which they are planted. Would it be in order at the end of the berry sesaon to give them an overall haircut by way of pruning about 3/4ft off all branches or would this have a detrimental affect on the plants life.
We have 2 mature pink C/Blossom Trees about 30 Ft tall planted about 10 ft apart, with a combined canopy spread of about 40Ft. 3 Root systems are very much above the lawn and continually catch the mower . The grass under the canopy has all but disappeared with a lot of moss. The trees are about 14 ft from the front of the house, but I have kept the branches away from the house by cutting those growing in that direction, but the Tarmacadam drive mosses up anyway. The trees were mature when we purchased the house 15 years ago and their spread continues to get wider. Can they be dramatically pruned, - reduce height and cut back the spread as well as remove the protruding root system?Have they a limited life expectancy?They are non fruit bearing-we think:-)Kind Regards parttimegardener