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joeyoso

Apple trees

17 years ago

I have a small orchard in the Potomac Highlands area in WVa. Im considering clearing an area next to a road to create a bit more privacy using Arborvitae. Ive read where they are actually in the Cypress family, but In some areas they may be considered a white cedar.

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=THOC2

If I do this am I inviting problems? Should I find another wind break plant and not take the chance? Does anyone have real life experience with this?

Thanks

JoeyOso

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