Bottlebrush Looks Like Its Dead After Frost. How To Trim

Question

No green on bush, leVes brown and falling off. Do I cut bush down

Answer 1

I would do a scratch test, first. It may be shocked. A light pruning may help, but make sure that it is able to recover, first.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/pruning-bottlebrush-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/page/3