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butterfly bush? grows into a tree?
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rkoenke
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rachel
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butterfly bush? grows into a tree?
i suppose it's a lack of trimmig and care from previous owner. is it *supposed* to become a tree size? it's looking a bit crazy, but pretty. it reminds me of sideshow bob right now. (simpsons).
to trim, or not to trim? what's best for the plant, and my yard?
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Posted 7/29/10 9:33 AM  |
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Re: butterfly bush? grows into a tree?
ours got HUGE so we trimmed it and now it got HUGE again!!! we will probably trim it again!
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| Posted 7/29/10 9:41 AM |
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LisaW
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Re: butterfly bush? grows into a tree?
they grow pretty quickly- we are constantly pruning ours!
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| Posted 7/29/10 10:01 AM |
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-Lisa-
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Re: butterfly bush? grows into a tree?
Posted by LisaW
they grow pretty quickly- we are constantly pruning ours!
ditto. I don't want a tree so I hack at it 
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| Posted 7/29/10 10:05 AM |
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greenfreak
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greenfreak
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Re: butterfly bush? grows into a tree?
Trimming is actually good for it, every year or so. I believe the best time is in spring after frost but right before it usually starts putting out new growth. Think May 15-30.
Mine is a monster this year, so I'm going to cut it back next year.
If you do have dead branches, you can cut those back anytime you want.
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| Posted 7/29/10 12:55 PM |
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