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Does Western Red Cedar grow back?

lewisbrown

By Lewisbrown

United Kingdom

Does it grow back if cut into the old wood?


On plant Thuja plicata

  • Question asked on 8 Dec, 2008

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danielfrance
Danielfrance
 

Yes - generally should regenerate well. This is the main advantage over leylandii for hedging as they will not regrow if over trimmed.

8 Dec, 2008

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