Burning Bush Did Not Bloom

Question

I live in northern Michigan and have a burning bush that did not produce any leaves yet this year. We did have warm tempertures in April, and then a freeze and snow in May for a few days. The bush is completely bare. Should I keep it in hopes that it will produce leaves next year?

Answer 1

This article will help you determine if it is still alive:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

If it is still alive, leave it in. The live stems will regrow the leaves.