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Does anyone know what this is, and how to trim it back?

8 years ago

We have these bushes in our yard by the sidewalk, and they grow like crazy. They have these beautiful swoopy branches, no flowers and the leaves get really beautiful and dark in the fall. I've cut them back in the spring, but the branches are so lonnnnng, I was wondering how much I was supposed to cut them back, and if I should do it in the spring or fall. We are in Idaho Falls. If you even know what kind of a plant/it's name, I would be better able to google the info on how to take care of them. Thanks!

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digit (ID/WA, border)

8 years ago

You did a good job with that camera and posting, Lolo Folkner.

I don't know the answer but I have some advice: Go over to the Rocky Mountain Gardening forum and ask there.

I just come back here about once a month ... out of curiosity. If you look at this forum, you will see that the most recent post was mid-August.

If I'm out of line suggesting RMG forum instead of this one, someone should start a conversation about getting this forum to some sort of viability -- beyond once a month, 2 month, yearly postings.

The welcome mat is out at RMG with gardeners from all the Rocky Mountain states, Alberta and British Columbia.

Steve

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Lolo Folkner
Original Author
8 years ago
gah, the pics didn't upload. Can you see these?
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Lolo Folkner
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks, Steve. I'll check out the RMG page! I just really don't know which forums are most active, so I thought I'd give it a shot.
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
8 years ago
Plant identification is best accomplished on the Name That Plant forum. It is very active all the time and there are some very knowledgeable contributors. Be sure to include photos and location information when posting there.
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buyorsell888
6 years ago
Looks like elderberries to me, Sambucus
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Mokinu
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
It doesn't look like our elderberries—but maybe it's another kind. It should flower, though, if it's an elderberry. Is it a new plant?
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