"The Gallaghers" expounded:

Our kousa dogwood has become rather floppy topped - it is reaching for more
sun. Transplanting is not an option. What about pruning back some branches?

We live in SW Pennsylvania. Best time of year to do this?



Unlike some of the other answers you've received, I have no problem
purning my kousa right after it flowers. As a matter of fact I'm
going to prune mine in a week or so, it's infringing on the little
japanese maple planted next to it. I've removed branches that
overhang the driveway with no resultant issues with the tree, it's
well established, at least 25 years old, grown from seed from my
mother's plant. Prune away.
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