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Pinching is an integral part of the growth management process on elongating species: trees that produce one flush of elongation throughout their growing season. In the spring, we must transition the energy from the strong growing tips back into the interior of our trees in order to create refined, beautiful ramification. Watch as Ryan pinches new growth on one of Mirai's most iconic Douglas firs, and explains the fundamentals of how and why we pinch. For more on pinching to manage growth, start your free trial of Mirai Live at live.bonsaimirai.com.