gardening question - spirea

teriwtt
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:07:13 +0000

We live in zone 5a, and I have some bumald spireas that need to be cut back. I am leaving on Monday for 11 days. I’m wondering if I cut them back now, is it be too soon for this spring pruning. I’m afraid if I wait until I get back, the shrubs will be too close to budding, and pruning then will be unhealthy for the plants. I’ve tried to do some internet research, but cannot find anything specific as to what will happen if I do it now, in my zone.

Nurseries around here aren’t open yet, so I can’t call someone.

Any suggestions?