Drought-Stressed Snowball Bush: Recovery and Pruning Timing

Assessing Summer Decline in Viburnum

An Oklahoma gardener's 5-6 foot snowball bush (planted near propane tank) browned/curled in August heat, now appears dead but has root suckers.

50/50 Recovery Chance

• Fertilize fall and spring – Stimulate regrowth
• Don't prune now – Wait for spring growth assessment
• Not a crepe myrtle – Don't trunk-train; natural form preferred

Root suckers indicate life; patience reveals viable structure.