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Marcy_1 New Madison, OH(Zone 5a) Feb 20, 2006

My question is this: Can Arborvitae be trimmed to keep the height controlled? Thanks for any help.

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kandlmidd Presque Isle, WI(Zone 3b) Feb 20, 2006

With my tongue firmly in cheek I suggest that you plant them no higher than the smallest female deer and stand back.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Feb 20, 2006

Yes, they can, provided you don't trim too hard. As long as there is some green cover, you're OK, but cut back into brown stems and you're left with a permanent dead brown patch

Resin

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Feb 20, 2006

Probably better to plant a selection that won't grow too tall (there are some available out there), or another conifer that suits your size limit. Trying to maintain them at a lower height than they prefer is a never-ending battle.

Guy S.

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Marcy_1 New Madison, OH(Zone 5a) Feb 20, 2006

Thank you all. I appreciate the information.

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PrairieGirlZ5 Thornton, IL Feb 21, 2006

I have been looking at Arbs for my front yard. The choice for me is Holmstrup. It's deep, dark green, broadly pyramidal. I am sorry I didn't try to save one I already had, as they are fairly slow growing, but it had some damage from a yew that grew into it, and I was told that it couldn't be pruned, it would always have a hole in it.

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Feb 21, 2006

For all you Thuja-holics, never fear, Technito™ is here!

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