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Asking for design help with this columnar Arborvitae

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Post  Ed Spaans Mon May 16, 2011 7:31 pm

Hallo All:
I found this 5.5 ft columnar arborvitae in the street for disposal. I realize it's not a popular tree, but I have never tackled anything this tall. I am thinking of cutting it back to 18" on the main stem where there are a few live branches. Or should I be even more drastic? But what to do with the side stems? Any hope on backbudding? Any suggestions appreciated.

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Post  Billy M. Rhodes Mon May 16, 2011 8:46 pm

I don't think older Arborvitae back buds very well.
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Post  Ed Spaans Tue May 17, 2011 3:56 pm

Thanks Billy. I'll be careful to leave some green on the branches.

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