10/08/2026
When is the best time to prune arborvitae? ๐ฒโ๏ธ
Proper pruning helps keep arborvitae healthy, dense, and looking their bestโbut timing matters!
For most arborvitae, fall and early spring is a great time for more significant pruning, before the plants put on their strongest new growth.
If your arborvitae have become overgrown, itโs important to be careful about how much is removed at once. Avoid cutting deeply into old, bare wood, as arborvitae may not reliably produce new growth from those areas.
A few good pruning practices:
๐ฟ Prune to maintain the natural shape of the plant
โ๏ธ Remove dead, damaged, or unwanted growth
๐ฑ Avoid excessive pruning in hot, dry conditions
๐ Trim regularly rather than allowing plants to become severely overgrown
Have arborvitae that need some attention? Our team can help keep your hedges healthy, full, and looking their best.
๐ฉ Reach out to Inland Lawn Maintenance to learn more about our pruning and landscape maintenance services.