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1 Comment To "I Live In SE PA And Have Green Giants. How Far Can I Top These And Will They Continue To Grow Taller After Topped"
#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 10/03/2022 @ 9:57 am
It will restrict upward growth, but topping about 20 percent from the top will promote branching. This will make for a slightly thicker specimen, later on.
Here is an article for more information on their, general, care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/grow-green-giant-arborvitae.htm [1]