Shaping Pine trees into a perfect shape

This pine tree has begun putting on new growth called "candles" (since they stand upright on the tree just like a candle in a holder). In a few weeks they will be ready to trim using either hand pruners, shears or a sharp knife, removing half to two-thirds of their length. This helps keep a pine tree bushy and shapely, and should be completed before mid-summer so the candles have time to form new growth buds at their tips. Since these candles are very sticky with pine resin after being cut, it's best to wear gloves and clean your pruning tools after you're done.
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[Codirectme]

What are the candles? Are they "young limbs"? ... do they become limbs? Or, are candles young forming pine cones. I know so little - I have 4 loblolly pines I'm growing in pots. I'm just not familiar with the parts of the tree. Thanks!

[kristenguillot]

Can you advise how to trim pines that are much bigger and older that have not been maintained? Is it possible to trim them into a shape at 10 plus years old?

[ryanoc]

Top has 10 branches stickin up. Should I shave that? Thanks.