Should I Prune Young Yew Plants?

Last April I planted some young yew (about 5 or 6 inches in height). They appear to be doing well this year and are over a foot but spreading sideways. The wine bottle will show their relative size. Should I prune the outer shoots to encourage more central growth or leave alone for another year?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/18/2021 @ 7:26 pm

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