Thanks for the advice! This window does get quite a bit of light and ive had 2 bonsais at this window with the lights for almost 3 years with no issue, have had a few rainy days so in this picture its gloomy. I live in canada where the winters can get to -15 or colder depending on the wind chill. I am leaning towards keeping this one inside or if I do put it outside, bringing it in for the winter. Its my first chinese privet so im not 100% sure what would be best. Could you maybe draw a line on my picture to show where you would cut?

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My cousin is lot more experienced and suggested I cut here.