Overgrown bottlebrush tree

samanthacole83

We moved into a property that has this overgrown bottle brush tree. I think they’re supposed to be bushes though. I really love the flowers but feel it needs a good prune back to make it a bit healthier. 

Is this possible or will I kill it if I prune it quite far back?
thanks

bertrand-mabel

That is big.

Have a look at for possible advice.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/pruning-bottlebrush-plants.htm