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Burning Bush #751057
Asked May 20, 2021, 12:04 PM EDT
Weld County Colorado
Expert Response
David,
Thank you for your question about your Burning bushes.
We are seeing damage to woody bushes from the late 2020 fall frost which got them before they were hardened off and the early spring 2021 frost which hit right as they were trying to leaf out. You see damage to the branches but the roots are still alive as shown by the shoots they are putting up. You are correct to cut them back and let the new sprouts take over.
Here is a fact sheet from CSU that goes into more detail about frost damage on bushes:
See this CSU information on how to prune your Burning bushes:
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=726883
Hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Ruth, CSU Weld County Master Gardener