Pruning a Burning Bush

By

Shelby24019

11/12/2010

I have several burning bushes and I prune them whenever I think of it, Any time I have my pruners in my hands maybe pruning something else. They have always done fine. I don't think you could kill them if you tried.

Can I prune my burning bush in the summer?

Hardiness Zone: 4b

Dick from Forest Lake, MN

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RE: Pruning a Burning Bush

I do ours in the early spring every year. (06/25/2007)

By healthaidefrog1959

RE: Pruning a Burning Bush

I cut mine back whenever it looks shaggy. They are pretty sturdy shrubs. (06/25/2007)

By Lynn Beth

RE: Pruning a Burning Bush

I'm letting mine go natural - I planted it out away from the house, hope it turns into a big flaming tree! I can't stand lollipop shapes inflicted on living things. A little light shaping, fine, but not that ball-shape, not for me. Have fun with your artistry in the garden! (06/25/2007)

By Kim Ch

RE: Pruning a Burning Bush

You prune it in the spring before the new growth comes on (06/25/2007)

By Mythi

RE: Pruning a Burning Bush

I prune it anytime. It fills in again quickly. (06/28/2007)

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I live in MA and have 2 large burning bushes next to my front door. They have gotten much larger than I would like and I would like to prune them down quite a bit. When is a good time and how much can I cut off?

Hardiness Zone: 6a

Stefanie from Central MA

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I have two Burning Bushes in the front of my house. One is glorious and the other only had one branch that bloomed all year.

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My burning bush has two dead sections on it from the winter being so icy. The rest of it bloomed beautifully.

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