How to prune african yellowwood

Late winter before spring growth flush. Cut dead or rubbing branches back to a healthy lateral or the main stem using sharp, clean secateurs. Do not cut into old bare wood — this species does not regenerate readily from hard cuts.

Rarely; only as needed for dead-wood removal or light shaping. African Yellowwood is a slow-growing South African conifer that rarely needs pruning. Remove dead, diseased, or damaged branches as they appear. It naturally forms a neat conical or rounded shape. Heavy cutting is unnecessary and can disfigure the tree; light corrective pruning is all that is normally required.

Cut dead or rubbing branches back to a healthy lateral or the main stem using sharp, clean secateurs. Do not cut into old bare wood — this species does not regenerate readily from hard cuts.