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Old 08-06-2003, 11:32 PM
Frogleg
 
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Default Question about Arborvitae

On Sun, 08 Jun 2003 13:12:59 GMT, Pam wrote:



Frogleg wrote:


Can Arborvitae be pruned? I've got some that are about 8-10' tall and,
I feel, a security hazard. I was once told they *couldn't* be trimmed,
and I should just dig them up. Hah! Me and that backhoe I keep on the
porch?


Sure they can be pruned. Unlike many other trees/conifers, they do not develop a single
leader and so can be leveled off (topped) relatively easily. It is best to do this over
a period of time rather than all at once if you have much to remove. And avoid cutting
back so hard you leave bare wood - it will not regenerate foliage.



Thanks. I will give them a haircut before I have to dangle from a
crane to do it. :-)