I have a very large juniper bush and would like to know how far back I can cut it.

I have a very large juniper bush and would like to know how far back I can cut it.
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It is best to trim in fall, but if this is a safety issue, you might have to trim a little now and do the rest in the winter................total cut could be up to 1/3................but cold weather is best to trim it.  You did not say what state you live in.
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