When's best time to cut pyramid ceders?
Whens the best time to cut my pyramid cedars front steps? They r blocking my front window view, I'd like to cut them down a bit. They r roughly 14 ft high. Can I cut them down 7 or 8ft without causing tree damage? I'm a zone 3 manitoba
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Hi this is Peggy. Sorry you large ceders are blocking your view. Here is some information on when it is best to trim them. When to Trim Cedar Bushes & Trees | Home Guides | SF Gate
The best season for trimming cedar is late winter to early spring when the tree is dormant and not actively growing. Trimming during dormancy is less stressful for the tree so it can heal and recover once the growing season begins.
No if you cut them in half you may kill them they will go into shock.Avoid topping the tree, if possible, shearing only the top foliage. If topping is necessary to reduce the height significantly, remove less than one-fourth of the tree height. The tree will regrow slowly at the top, so cut in a place that allows the cut top to be hidden or is less obtrusive.Prune overgrown cedar trees carefully; the trees are green only on the outer portion of the branch. If too much green is cut away, it will not grow back and the tree may die. Prune sparingly to shape the tree in the spring, before new growth appears. Trim or shear the tree in the summer. Remove only small amounts of green foliage each year, reducing the size of the tree over the course of several years, if necessary. If a large reduction in size is necessary, remove the tree and replant. Cedar trees (Cedrus spp.) are coniferous trees in the Pinaceae family, capable of reaching 50 to 60 feet or more in height.
Topping cedars are never a good idea.
The best season for trimming cedars is late winter or early spring while the trees are dormant and not actively growing. Trimming during dormancy is less stressful for the tree so that it can heal and recover once the growing season begins. Good luck Jh.