Pruning a Japanese magnolia

Question

We have two trees that were terable looking half dead last year so we cut a lot off them. This past spring they put on a lot of growth and it turns out to be Japanese magnolias. So my question is how can I get them to look better and when do I prune them.

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Answer 1

Here's articles that should answer your questions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/pruning-magnolia-trees.htm

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/rbogren/articles/japanese%20magnolias%20provide%20late-winter%20color