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    Jun 7, 2011, 05:42 AM
    Ok to trim burning bushes now?
    I know that winter or early spring is the best time to trim them, but I'm running late.

    If I trim them now, will they still get red in the fall?

    I'm in central Ohio.

    Thanks!
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    Jun 7, 2011, 09:09 AM

    Burning Bush Pruning

    I understand they are pretty hardy and you should be able to prune anytime. The above article might be able to back that up.
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    Jun 7, 2011, 09:45 AM

    I've seen that article. I know they are hardy and can be pruned anytime, but my fear is in trimming them too late causing them to not get red in the fall.
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    Jun 7, 2011, 10:13 AM

    Sorry.
    I can't imagine why the leaves 'wouldn't' turn red in the fall unless you kill it.

    Hopefully 'Tick' will come along:) She should know for sure.
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    Jun 7, 2011, 12:18 PM

    I had to get going, so have trimmed 30 or so of our 50-60 burning bushes. I'll finish tomorrow and post back in the fall to let everyone know if they still turn red.
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