Pruning my Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar Tree

This tree is approximately 35 years old and was an original planting at the time of the home construction. Over the years I have given this tree quite a few haircuts but last year I let it go natural. Going into Spring it was obvious that a fresh haircut was needed. Check out the twisted trunk which I find to be the trees best feature.

[@cardocarrie6459]

Watching your video I was like no!no!no!no!yeah!!!! I really enjoyed this video. You are a brave man.Thanks for sharing and please seal those wounds if you find time. 👍

[@growingcontentments9058]

Thanks for your comment. Pruning unique trees is always a little scary. I killed a Japanese Maple a few years back after getting carried away with the pruners.

[@Laidbackmofo]

Thanks for the insight of how this tree could look, I got one of these in my front yard and didn't know what to do with it. You might have just saved me from chopping it down.

[@growingcontentments9058]

Your welcome. My hope is that I share content that helps others. These trees are pretty cool looking in the landscape so I hope you can prune it and enjoy it in your yard.

[@RavenPoe-bz7qx]

You did a great job at pruning the tree to show off the trunk, but I prefer the weeping messy look, maybe would have given it a trim instead of a buzz cut 😊 Thanks for sharing.

[@growingcontentments9058]

I don't disagree with you on the messy look. Nice thing with this tree is that it will grow back messy again so next pruning job will take a reshape.