one thing for sure..

do NOT trim it like a shrub..

prune it like a conifer

ken

Thanks, Ken.

Now I have another question.

How do you trim a conifer?

Sue

C'mon, Ken. Let's have some details. I wouldn't have the first idea of how to prune this particular shrub AT ALL without ruining its natural form.

Should this plant be moved rather than butchered, or is there a way to prune it?

Gold star, you devil.

Ken, sorry I didn't recognize your devilishness.

And I didn't realize that the question was one that might require a rocket science type response.

In most forums new posters are usually greeted with a little more friendliness.

Sue

Hey, Ken is being extremely helpful! He is a huge conifer lover and aficionado. I'd pay good attention to the the sites he has referred you to. About the only way he could have been more helpful would have been to board a plane and show you in person.

The truth of the matter is that conifers should not be treated like other shrubs. They can be ruined with improper pruning, not being able to recover their natural shape after being trimmed back to a desired size.

Mind you, some people honestly think that little conifer balls, cubes, cones, and other assorted geometric shapes are desirable. That's ok, but it seems such a shame to alter shrubs with such attractive and sought after forms. Lots of people disagree with me. In some instances, conifers can be sheared on a regular basis for the purpose of creating great hedges and topiary.

That's why I suggested he try to educate you a bit, and allow you to make a good decision. Prune to a natural form (if possible), cube the plant, or move it.