Have two large ligustrums in my front yard. They were overgrown when we moved in about 2 years ago and I've continually pruned them, but we really don't like the shape. Any concern with pruning them way back to essentially start over this late in the year?

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Light pruning of Ligustrum to remove a stray or damaged branch can be performed any time of year. Shearing of Ligustrum can be performed any time of year, however, to avoid damaging new growth that emerges after pruning, I recommend ceasing pruning two months prior to the average first frost date in your area

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I had a Ligustrum at my old place - it must have been 40 years old because the base "trunk" of it was about 4 inches in diameter, and the prvious own and pruned it like a tiny tree, so it was about 8-10 feet tall with 2-3 "trunks" that were bare until about the 6-7 foot height.

That thing is damned hardy, and will grow back in a flash anytime.

Exactly how mine is, which is likely about 30 years old. Plan on pruning it close to the ground, grow it back as a bush instead of a tree, and if it dies, so be it. Appreciate it.

Cut at ground level then burn the stump.

They will grow back from a stump. No need to leave any leaves.

Ours froze. We gave it a month to see if they'd come back - they haven't. Can't say I'm sorry about it & will be cutting them down soon. They are huge & it's why they are still there.

Hang on before cutting if you want them. Mine in Zone 9 are all coming back but slowly after a massive leaf drop.

My issue is weather to severely top them now as some are looking like trees rather than bushes and I want the privacy.