This picture is I believe of an Magnolia and it about 16' tall any ideas as to its name and when to prune it please?

If your magnolia isn't deciduous, then its probably Magnolia grandiflora - this can be pruned in the spring. This plant reaches about 10 feet after ten years, ultimately (and eventually!) will be 50 feet tall, unless its a variety of m. grandiflora which might be a bit smaller. As your specimen is fairly mature, it will probably tolerate hard pruning, if you need to do that.

Thank you for that BB. Have to say it will need quite a heavy prune because its about 16 feet tall now!
Jcee.

Jcee, I see that you're new to gardening so you've come to the right place, there are some knowledgable folk on here. I've gardened for many years but I too am still a learner. I'm not even sure where your pic of the Magnolia is!

Its Jcee's avatar, Heron, though we could do with a bigger one under photos, I think, Jcee!

Thank you both (heron & BB) Yes
you are so right when you say I'm
new to gardening. Will try to show another pic soon Jcee

Tried to download a couple of pics
but to large sorry Heron Jcee

Everyone uses different software to re-size pics, I use Zoombrowser (Canon) The default size is 800X600 and it works on most sites. Some software gives a choice of three sizes but I like ZB as you can make it any size you want. Probably most will do the same but it does take a while to find your way around.

And if its any help, Jcee, the software that came with my camera offers a manipulate option at the top of the page - under that, there's a resize and save option. 900 x 900 works as a size for uploading to this site.

Thank you all, seems I'm a greenhorn at PC's too! Will try the options and see how I get on. Jcee

high folks- have been away for a long time ,nothing untoward, my apoligises for all that I might have ignored-it was not intentional. Well I'm back now and as you can see asking more questions!! Will try to use another bit
of software so that I can reduce my pics!

Hi Bamboo,
I have confirmed and you were right,it is a
Magnolia grandiflora and as to the pruning, I think I
underestimated its size, its nearer to 25ft and would need a tree surgeon to reach it!! My neighbour has
begged me to keep it as it is-so that part of his garden is keep private!! Thank you for your info.