Garden Q&A: What's the best way to prune pyracantha? 

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Firethorn (Pyracantha). File picture

Question

Is it possible to cut off the bottom branches of pyracantha, so the branches begin from four feet off the ground, and leave the top growth? I ask as we are afraid our toddler might fall against the tree while playing in our garden.