According to the growth period and dormancy period of Taxus bonsai, different pruning is carried out. Pruning in growth period is generally from April to 10, and pruning in dormancy period is generally from 10 to April of the following year. At the same time, it should be analyzed according to the phenology, bleeding, cold and freezing injury of plants.

Pruning method:

1. Bud wiping: After transplanting and planting, many new buds will grow, so some buds should be properly erased to promote the better growth of Taxus bonsai.

2. Picking: In order to achieve a balanced branch potential, it is necessary to adjust the unbalanced growth, double-headed and multi-headed branches of Taxus bonsai by removing the growing points of branches.

3. Short cut: Cut off a part of annual branches, including light short cut, medium short cut, heavy short cut and extremely heavy short cut.

4. Thinning: Thinning refers to cutting all branches or branches from the base.

5. Branch pulling: Pull the branches of the Taxus bonsai around, with the main branch angle of 70 degrees.

6. Carving: Removing part of bark or xylem with a knife or scissors from the branches or somewhere in the Taxus bonsai can stimulate growth.