Trimming an old magnolia tree

Our old magnolia tree has a lot of sparse branches on top and they are unsightly. Should I have them trimmed back?

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 08/12/2016 @ 11:56 am

You can prune them back to improve the tree’s appearance but probably not all at once. Also, since the tree is older there will probably be a permanent scar where you cut the branch.

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