Q.Bottlebrush Looks Like Its Dead After Frost. How To Trim
No green on bush, leVes brown and falling off. Do I cut bush down

BushDoctor
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Answered on February 21, 2022
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
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