My burning bushes aren't full at all. The branches sill feel green, and there are some tiny buds on them.
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Walter Reeves on May 24, 2012how long have they been in the ground? Are there only buds but no leaves?Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on May 25, 2012There are a few insects that trouble burning bush. If you post a photo perhaps we will be able to help you out.Helpful Reply
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Sherry M on May 26, 2012I'll try to get a photo up soon. They've been in the ground 5 or 6 years. There are some leaves, but many bare branches with these tiny buds. :(Helpful Reply
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Sherry M on May 31, 2012OK. Here are four photos. Tell me what you think. There are three bushes; all of them have these same issues, but one is the worst of the three.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 01, 2012Lightly nick the wood and see if there is green just under the bark. If there is, your shrubs are still alive. Was this a sudden decline in the plants?Helpful Reply
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Walter Reeves on Jun 01, 2012Wow - this is very curious! Have you dug around the base to see if there is any gnawing from voles?Helpful Reply
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Sherry M on Jun 01, 2012@Douglas, most of these dead-looking branches seem to be green, and yes, a sudden decline. Last year, and years past, these things have been gorgeous! I honestly just thought maybe they were getting a "late" start. @Walter, no, I haven't dug around the bottom. Would I know what vole gnawing looks like?Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 02, 2012Hmmm, I thought burning bush was pretty indestructible. Can you think of anything that has changed since last year?Helpful Reply
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Sherry M on Jun 02, 2012Not a thing. Is it time to let them go? Meaning get rid of them?Helpful Reply
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Walter Reeves on Jun 02, 2012Gnawing tooth marks will be very obvious.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 03, 2012You could cut them way back and see what happens. At this point I don't think you have anything to lose.Helpful Reply
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