If the new growth is started and starches are being converted to sugars, do
you not think it is too late to severely cut a B. Bush? Cutting back to 6"
is severe. Energy is being used at this time at their location to produce
new growth. Just an uneducated thought.

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"Johnny Borborigmi" wrote in message
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On 2008-01-31 19:24:16 -0500, "arkienurse" said:

I remember reading here last year that they should be cut back around the
end of February or so. I was out today looking around my yard and my
butterfly bush, planted last year, is already putting out new leaf
growth. I don't want to do anything to damage it, but had planned to cut
it back. Am I too late? or is it still ok

Thanks

Vicky


No you're not too late. What zone are you in? In NY they recommend waiting
until March or so.