Pruning guide
How to prune degroot's spire arborvitae
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Pruning degroot's spire arborvitae — FAQ
When should I prune degroot's spire arborvitae?
Early spring before growth resumes, or early summer after the main flush. Remove dead or winter-burned branches back to live green tissue using hand pruners. If a wayward shoot breaks the spire silhouette, clip it back to a green lateral. Do not shear the whole plant.
How often does degroot's spire arborvitae need pruning?
Rarely; the cultivar's natural form is extremely self-contained and seldom requires intervention. Degroot's Spire Arborvitae is a very narrow, spirally textured columnar form that typically does not need routine pruning. Its naturally tight spire requires no shearing. Remove dead or damaged branches back to green wood as needed. Never cut into bare brown stems — arborvitae cannot regenerate from old leafless wood.
How do you prune degroot's spire arborvitae?
Remove dead or winter-burned branches back to live green tissue using hand pruners. If a wayward shoot breaks the spire silhouette, clip it back to a green lateral. Do not shear the whole plant.