When pruning a large branch, be sure to undercut a small distance closer to the trunk on the underside of the targeted branch ...

However, this is the estimated size if the tree is left unpruned. This means you can grow it in smaller gardens, but regular pruning is necessary. Don’t worry, pruning a bay tree isn’t difficult.

When you prune your trees, you're doing more than cleaning up ... making those cuts heal faster and keeping disease at bay.

Meteorologist Lauren Larsen meets with Adam Pashouwer, Lowney's Tree Service Lead Arborist, to talk about when and why you should prune your trees.