How to prune a Taxus, illustrated guide to pruning Taxus.

How to prune Taxus (Chinese yew) Taxus pruning and detailed illustrations of pruning methods in the green plant and flower aspect are introduced for you. Let's take a look together.Taxus is lush with branches and leaves, and when its fruits mature, its red fruits are colorful. Many people enjoy cultivating Taxus, but when it reaches its prime, pruning is necessary. Improper pruning can destroy the overall shape of the plant. Therefore, pruning should be done reasonably to allow Taxus to grow fully. How to prune Taxus? Here are the pruning methods for Taxus.[Part I: Taxus Pruning Time]<1>There is a saying about pruning plants: "Prune strong branches lightly and weak branches heavily." Main branches and lateral branches should be sparse and scattered. This means that the main branches should stand out, and the lateral branches should be clearly separated from the main branches to form a larger canopy. Weak branches should be stimulated to grow faster by heavy pruning.<2>For Taxus pruning, we should base it on the growing period and dormant period of Taxus bonsai. Generally, pruning is done during the growing period from April to October, and during the dormant period from October to the following April.[Part II: Taxus Pruning Methods]<1> Removing budsAfter Taxus is transplanted and established, many new buds will grow. Some buds should be removed appropriately to avoid excessive nutrient consumption and to promote better growth of the Taxus bonsai.<2> PinchingHow to prune TaxusTaxus bonsai branches grow unevenly, with some strong and some weak. Due to various reasons, coniferous species may have double or multiple leaders, which can be suppressed by removing the growing points of the branches to achieve balanced growth.<3> ShorteningCut a part of the one-year-old branches, with light shortening, medium shortening, heavy shortening, and extreme heavy shortening. A plant may use all four methods, but the choice depends on the specific situation.<4> ThinningThinning involves cutting the entire branch or branch group from its base, which can be one-year-old or multi-year-old. This helps enhance the growth of the remaining branches, which is beneficial for the plant's development. After thinning, the number of branches is reduced, making the branch distribution more reasonable and more conducive to forming flower buds, flowering, and fruiting.<5> Pulling branches