How fast do arborvitae branches grow back? If you shower your arborvitae with TLC after damage, it can recover during the next few growing seasons. Arborvitaes can grow anywhere from 6 to 12” in a year. From here on out, it's a game of patience–waiting for your tree to fill in again while keeping those deer away!

Will arborvitae grow back after trimming?

Like most conifers, arborvitaes will not produce new growth on older bare stems, so they don't tolerate renovation or hard pruning. Cut into the brown, and it will stay that way.

Will arborvitae grow new branches?

Arborvitaes are hardy plants. They can handle some pruning, but new growth won't come from old wood. If you cut the branches back beyond the ends, you may be disappointed that no new growth fills in.