Q.I Want To Trim My Italian Cypress Straight Across. Any Issues With This?
Our two Italian cypress are probably 40 ft tall. I can no longer trim from the roof line up. Can I top them just above the roofline by giving them a flat top? Will this harm the tree? Should I put some sort of coating on the bare center stump? We do have small tree borer beetles in our area, but the tree is healthy so far.
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It won't harm the tree, but it will destroy its shape. The tree will never recover the general Cypress look. If this strange look is not a problem for you, then it won't harm the tree.
There are plant sealants on the market, and it is a good idea to use them on wounds. We do not recommend particular brands, but a Google search will reveal several.
Here is an article for more information on the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/italian-cypress/growing-italian-cypress-trees.htm
