My Gardener Over-pruned The Yew Pine On One Side. Does This Affect The Health Of The Tree?

Question

Gardener was trying to keep the tree from overgrowth on neighbor’s yard. He attempted to trim back to the property line but in doing so, had to prune back to the trunk in places.

Answer 1

It won't harm it. They do just fine with, even, hard pruning! Here is an article for more information:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/podocarpus/podocarpus-yew-pine-plants.htm