Not all evergreens require pruning — being low-maintenance is part of their appeal — but some can benefit from it. One example? Arborvitae (Thuja spp.), a lush, fast-growing conifer native to North ...

Green Giant arborvitae is a fast-growing hybrid evergreen tree created by combining Western redcedar and Japanese arborvitae. This tree features lush, dense, green foliage that remains vibrant through ...

Q: I need to prune an arborvitae hedge because it is too tall. I'd like to remove 3 or 4 feet off the top of these shrubs. When is the best time to prune them? A: Late winter or early spring is ...

UPDATE: This story has been updated to add information about the flammability of arborvitae. CORVALLIS – For a hedge, arborvitae has a place. It’s tall, skinny, evergreen, low maintenance and cheap.

Evergreen shrubs are key components of the landscape, and to look their best, they will occasionally need maintenance pruning. Larger, older overgrown plants call for major pruning. Exact pruning ...

While we don't mind planting, watering, and even weeding (because it's so satisfying!), one task many of us don't love is pruning shrubs. Yet pruning is essential for many shrubs to keep them tidy and ...