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I have 2 trees (I believe they're chamaecyparis lawsoniana blue surprise) planted in my front garden that have grown a bit too large for the space, vi...
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Pruning chamaecyparis lawsoniana blue surprise #768556
Asked August 22, 2021, 1:56 PM EDT
I have 2 trees (I believe they're chamaecyparis lawsoniana blue surprise) planted in my front garden that have grown a bit too large for the space, visually. Could I top them down to a few feet tall, so they're more like a bush? I worry that would look pretty terrible, but would it also kill the tree? Or is it a viable option to continue pruning it to maintain a shorter shape? If it's viable, are there tutorials on how to prune it correctly? Thank you for your advice!
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in getting you an answer. Here is an Extension article that has recommended procedures for pruning this species: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/chamaecyparis/
I hope this is helpful. Good luck!