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Cutting 5 ft Off 25-ft Arborvitae: Creates Hedge, Not Tree

Removing 5 feet from the top won't kill arborvitae, but it forces a hedge form. Expect some foliage dieback at the cut. If you want a formal screen, this works. If you want a tree, don't top.

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