

Arbor vitae- trim/top or take all down?
Previous owner planted these with his house. They will get huge and are very close together. 12 trees total (one looks like a different tree).
I like the privacy and natural look of trees but I’m worried about how big they will get. Should I top them and trim them or take them all out and replace with slower growing and smaller trees?
Can they be trimmed so they maintain a tree like look or do they just become high maintenance cones or bushes?
Thanks!