0:12 How to shape a Blue Spruce
0:57 How to trim a Norway Spruce
1:37 How to shape a Pine tree into a Christmas tree
Timing is more critical when it comes to shaping Pines since their 'candles' should be shortened 1/2 to 2/3 when fully elongated, but before the needles lengthen, whereas Spruce can be trimmed almost any time of the year. We also look at selecting the 'leader' on these trees which should ideally have only one central leader as they grow larger.
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