How Do You Trim An Eastern Red Cedar Tree?
The Eastern red cedar tree is actually a variety of juniper well known for the enticing odor of the wood and ornamental evergreen leaves. Cedar trees tend to grow in a disorganized pyramid shape. Trimming growth in an efficient but generally minimal way will allow for a more balanced, healthy tree. Low hanging branches often interfere with roadways and pedestrian walkways. Their potential height of up to 50 feet may also cause problems in smaller garden spaces. Trimming is not necessary to grow a strong tree. Trim large branches competing with the main trunk in young trees. There should be only one main trunk which points straight up. In young trees less than two years old, several branches often compete for this job. You may have to trim these weaker competing trunks a year after the initial cut back. Trimming should be done in late winter or early spring to avoid removing the buds that will form new growth. Remove all branches that hang low to the ground, touch the ground directly, o
