How to Train a Single Leader On Arborvitae

If your arborvitae are growing crooked, splitting, or falling apart… this simple fix makes all the difference.

In this video, you’ll learn how to train arborvitae into a strong single leader by removing competing stems early. This is one of the easiest ways to grow straighter, healthier trees that won’t split or collapse under weight, snow, or heavy growth.

🌱 What You’ll Learn:
How to identify multiple leaders on arborvitae
Why single-stem growth is critical for long-term structure
When and where to prune competing stems
How early pruning impacts plant quality and value

✂️ Simple Process Overview:

Inspect each plant for multiple leaders (competing stems)
Choose the strongest, straightest central leader
Use pruning shears to remove competing stems low on the plant
Leave one dominant stem growing straight upward
Monitor plants as they grow and correct early if needed

💡 Key Tip:
The younger the plant, the easier it is to fix. Make your cuts early and you’ll save yourself years of problems later.

💰 Why This Matters:
Single-stem arborvitae grow straighter, look better, and are far more valuable. Multi-stem plants tend to split, fall open, and get rejected by buyers—especially in wholesale nursery sales.

🌿 Plants Featured in This Video:
Green Giant Arborvitae
Emerald Green Arborvitae
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Blue Spruce
Norway Spruce

🏡 Perfect For:
Beginner plant propagators
Backyard nursery growers
Homeowners growing privacy trees
Anyone wanting stronger, straighter evergreens

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