Pruning a Jasminum Beesianum

sian.trew

I need to prune/trim a jasminum Beesianum. It has reached its full height but i need to reduce it in size. It has been left for years so i cannot just prune a bit here or there to thin it out. It is obviously a few years old as the stems are thick and solid and the new growth is getting out of hand. Any ideas how hard i can trim it as i'm worried about cutting it back too far? It has just finished flowering. Thanks in advance.

Yviestevie

I've cut one to ground and it still grew back.  I normally get the shears on it and just give it a good haircut.  They are really tough cookies so you shouldn't have a problem.