Snow damaged Arborvitae

coachgrd · Feb 11, 2009

Hi guys...I had some (5 or 6) 6' tall Arborvitae that bent over due to the weight of snow. I have roughly 12 of them around the house/property. I wrap the others in burlap each year to avoid the snow and wind issues but these particular ones never were affected because of where they sit...until this ugly winter that is. We've had more snow than I care to remember.

None of them have cracked but they are bent over a decent amount. Anyone know if they will come back up once the growing season begins?

Thanks
Gary

mscheer772 · Feb 11, 2009

Mine always do. Their way bent over now. I leave mine be and waitt for mother nature to do her thing

-Mike-

Mike_Kanzer · Feb 11, 2009

Gary-
At my old house I had a line of Arborvitae along the dirveway about 12' tall. One winter we had a bad ice storm and they were all bent over. I left them alone and they came back fine in the spring. I would leave them be and wait for the snow to melt - as long as they aren't broken I think they should do well. -Mike