Hi Make Thanks for the instructions for cutting back shubs.

Mar 26, According to our research, smoke trees usually experience a rapid growth rate after pruning (and we found that out firsthand last year) – up to 6 feet or more in height!

But while the leaves will be bigger and more colorful than before, the signature “smoke” flowers may Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins. Apr 09, Cut them to six to eight inches above the ground, much like we do Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii). Of course, don’t prune a standard Smokebush close to the ground as it will revert to its clumping natural shape. The best time to rejuvenate prune is Reviews: 2.

Cut all of the limbs and stems of the smoke tree down to about 2 1/2 inches above the ground in February or March. 2 Repeat this cutting once a year for a smoke tree with abundant colorful foliage.

Nov 30, To shape your smoke bush plants into an informal hedge, the North Carolina State Extension recommends pruning the shrubs back hard every.

Feb 28, Smoke bush is an easy plant to grow and doesn't require much in the way of maintenance, pruning included (consider it optional).

If you do decide to give yours a good pruning (it's best to do so in the spring) to control their size and shape, rest assured that it will bounce right back- but you won't see its smoke-inspired blooms until the following bushdig.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.

Sep 09, The compact variety can grow to 12 tall or taller, but at the same time I’ve kept mine in my landscape trimmed to about 42″ for years. Burning Bush only puts out one really hard push of new growth each year in the spring. So if you trim your Burning Bush after that happens it will pretty much stay at the size that you want it forever.