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Pruning Arborvitae: Severe Cuts Lead to Permanent Bare Spots

Needled evergreens like arborvitae don’t regrow from old wood. Cutting back 6 feet will leave permanent gaps. Better to replace with a boxwood or holly that tolerates shaping.

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