Home & Garden Maintenance & Repairs

How to Prune an Emerald Green Arborvitae

By Home & Garden Last updated Thursday, May/30/2024

1). Don your gloves and inspect your Arborvitae for any signs of diseased or damaged branches. Cut or saw away any that you find and pull those branches loose from the body of the tree. Discard diseased branches in the trash in lieu of the compost pile to prevent the spread of disease.
2). Use your loppers or saw to thin the interior of your Arborvitae, removing any branches that do not face outward or that cross each other or rub against one another, which can create wounds that leave the tree vulnerable to disease. Thinning out the interior of the arborvitae allows improved light penetration and air flow.
3). Shear across the top of the arborvitae to bring it down to its desired height, Finish the top shape to be flat or rounded, as desired.
4). Shape the perimeter of your arborvitae, working in sections and moving around the tree to maintain balanced pruning cuts and a professional looking finished product.

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