Prunus is a sensitive tree as far as internal response to pruning. It is
what we call a C tree.
See a C tree here
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20...one/index.html
"Rob" wrote in message
. 11...
I have two Prunus Lusitanica (Portuguese Cherry Laurel) growing way too
happily. After six years they are too tall for their location. Since
these big bushes branch off a central trunk, I'm reluctant to top them,
lest it distort the plant in some unattractive way.

How are these bushes properly pruned?