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Christmas Tree pruning

SteveP5bSteveP5b Posts: 47
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Hello , I know it's not Christmas ( just yet ) but I do have 2 trees that were planted after being in the house and have begun to grow nicely but am concerned they will get too large for there placement so, can I prune them to  loose form of topiary? 

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  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    Not really, no.
    Their ambition is to grow to about 60 ft, and like most conifers, they will not regrow if you cut into brown wood.
    You could cut off the green shoots, but they would rapidly lose their charm and elegance of shape.
    A tree for the forest, not your average garden.
    I actually have several on the boundary of my rural plot, where they do a fantastic job of removing surplus water from the springs higher up the hill. Not easy to decorate though, and no good for any nearby foundations!
    Enjoy them for a year or two, then dispose of them.
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