cutting back plant

I have a yew that has grown past the window. I want to prune it down past the first part of the plant. Maybe about 3 feet above the ground. Will the plant come back? The plant is probably 25 years old.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 09/27/2015 @ 3:09 pm

If your shrub has not had regular pruning, you will need to start with a lighter prune.

Here is a link to help you.

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