Can You Drastically Prune Am Eugenia Tree

I have several eugenia trees that are 15 feet high with no foliage in the lower 5 or 6 feet. Will they sprout new foliage if I cut them to 2 or 3 feet. They were never pruned and I would like a lower screen than they provide.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 06/10/2020 @ 12:17 pm

They tend to tolerate heavy pruning just fine!

These articles will help:

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/eugenia/growing-eugenia-plants.htm ^[2]

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