Callicarpa Pruning

Question

I have two callicarpa bushes which have become straggly. When I try to find out how to prune them I get a variety of answers from cutting back to almost base, leaving them alone, cutting out dead wood, minor trimming etc. Which is correct?

Answer 1

This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/beautyberry-shrub/american-beautyberry-shrubs.htm