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How do you trim Arborvitaes that are too tall?
In terms of height: However far back you want to cut it, just cut it there. As long as it has foliage below that point you can work with it. Cut back or remove all bare wood. Lop or saw branches to end just above strong greenery (green bars in the drawing at right), or just above the branch that bears good foliage.
How do you prune overgrown globe arborvitae?
Prune the globe arborvitae in late fall or early winter, before the candle growth develops in the spring. Use small hedge shears to cut off a few of the oldest and tallest branches, removing them at or slightly above ground level to renew the plant.
When to cut back a globe arborvitae tree?
Prune the globe arborvitae in late fall or early winter, before the candle growth develops in the spring. Use small hedge shears to cut off a few of the oldest and tallest branches, removing them at or slightly above ground level to renew the plant. Cut back the previous year’s growth about 1/4 to 1/2, encouraging a thick-growing plant.
What kind of arborvitae has a globe shape?
Allow the arborvitae to assume its natural globe shape, pruning accordingly. Globe arborvitae plants are cultivars of “Thuja occidentalis” and belong to the Cupressaceae family. Popular globe forms of arborvitae include “Golden Globe” and “Rheingold.” The globe arborvitae is a dense, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a rounded form.
What kind of tools do you need to trim arborvitae?
When it comes to trimming arborvitae, there isn’t a need for fancy, expensive tools. Basic cutting tools will suffice depending upon the size of the branches. As always, wear appropriate personal protective equipment too. Hand pruning shears for branches less than ½” in diameter.
Do you need to trim Golden Globe tree?
Although Golden Globe needs minimal maintenance, annual pruning helps stimulate new growth and keep the shrub’s shape looking tidy. Disinfect your hedge clippers before and after pruning diseased branches to prevent spreading disease to healthy limbs.