Can I cut a Hibiscus in half?

My hibiscus is tall. I want to make it more into a bush. Do I cut it back first and then split it?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/12/2016 @ 8:02 am

I would recommend starting out by cutting your branches back by about 1/3. You can also encourage bushier growth by pinching or tip pruning branch tips throughout the growing season.

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