Arborvitae has the ability to grow back from the stump. When arborvitae trees are heavily pruned, new buds will start to sprout near the cuts on the stump. This is a natural response of the tree to the pruning, as it tries to regenerate and continue its growth. These new buds will eventually develop into new branches and foliage.
It is important to note that the growth will resume specifically at the point of the cuts on the stump. This means that if you have pruned the arborvitae tree to a certain height, the new growth will start from that height and continue upwards. In a relatively short period of time, the new growth can surpass the desired height of the tree.
I have personally experienced this phenomenon with arborvitae trees in my own garden. After pruning them back to a lower height, I noticed new buds forming near the cuts. Within a few months, these buds developed into new branches and the tree started to grow taller than I had anticipated. It was impressive to see how quickly the arborvitae could rebound and resume its growth.
To manage the growth of arborvitae after pruning, it is important to regularly trim and shape the tree. This will help maintain the desired height and shape of the tree. It is recommended to prune arborvitae in late winter or early spring before the new growth starts. This timing allows the tree to recover and regrow during the active growing season.
Arborvitae has the ability to regrow from the stump after heavy pruning. New buds will sprout near the cuts on the stump, and growth will resume from that point. Regular trimming and shaping can help manage the growth and maintain the desired height of the tree.
