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Pruning Burning Bush #828414

Asked May 04, 2023, 9:26 AM EDT

Can I still prune my burning bush? If so how much can i cut it back I would like to give it a major trim like 2 feet is that too much or could I do more? Thanks for your help and comments!!! Ken

Carver County Minnesota

Expert Response

HI Ken,

Go ahead and give it a good prune. You might even want to cut it down. I know, it's beautiful in the fall.

https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/pruning-trees-and-shrubs

Just to update you incase you didn't know, the Burning Bush in now on MN's invasive species list.

https://www.mda.state.mn.us/winged-burning-bush#:~:text=Winged%20burning%20bush%20is%20a,and%20taper%20into%20a%20point.

You are really fine to prune it right now, just don't cut more than one third of the bush.

Sally Granath, MG St. Louis County

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 05, 2023, 8:30 PM EDT

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