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Cloud Pruning Cloud pruning has always been one of my favorite pruning techniques, partially due to its Oriental look, but also because it makes a yard look a bit more artistic and aesthetically pleasing. You can't use this method with a lot of tree varieties, but it's commonly done on Pines, Boxwoods and Yews. If you'd like to try this technique at home, please study the tree before you even begin. Also, don't be eager to start snipping right away, since what you remove cannot be undone (one of the risky aspects of pruning). I would suggest looking at the trunk area, and particularly studying the main branch groups of the tree. Cloud pruning attempts to accentuate the trees trunk, so if you're at a nursery and wanting to pick the perfect tree, find one that has a gnarly trunk, or one with a wonderful accentuated curve. Before you begin, make sure that your pruners are sharp. I can't stress this point enough! When your pruners are sharp, you're giving the tree an optimal horticultural experience by not damaging any tissues. This will enable the cut that you make to callous over nicely, and prevent the tree from getting diseased in the process. Start out by cleaning out the dead branches, and those that are spindly and weak. If you notice a lot of crisscrossing, particularly of smaller or weaker branches, remove these as well. You want to create an optimal growing space for the tree, so branches that are competing against one another for space is not a good thing. One common mistake that people make when they execute cloud pruning is that they make the cloud formations too small. This not only makes the tree more unnatural, it also indicates removal of more branch mass than is necessary. Your tree will look more natural and formitable with generously large cloud groupings.
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