How Far Back Do You Prune A Weeping Cherry Tree?

Question

My husband prunes mine almost 3 feet off the ground. It looks like a mushroom rather than a graceful weeping tree. Will that harm the tree? This tree is probably 20 or more years old.

Answer 1

Here is the official method for pruning weeping cherries:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/weeping-cherry/pruning-weeping-cherry.htm