Can you remove burning bush in New Hampshire in November?

Q: Can you remove burning bush in New Hampshire in November?

Yes, by hand. UNH Extension gives no season. It says start by pulling or digging, and keep herbicide for large stands, so November digging fits.

Sources (1)

UNH Extension – Invasive in the Spotlight: Burning Bush (Control)

New Hampshire source only. Checked October 27, 2026. Not legal advice; follow the herbicide label.

Yes, by hand.UNH Extension gives no season. It says start by pulling or digging, and keep herbicide for large stands, so November digging fits.

When New Hampshire’s guidance says to do it

UNH advises an integrated approach: start with pulling or digging, and use herbicide only for large populations.

Source: UNH Extension – Invasive in the Spotlight: Burning Bush (Control)

How to remove burning bush (Euonymus alatus)

Hand-pull seedlings and saplings. Dig out larger plants with a spade or shovel. Large populations can be controlled with herbicide. Follow the herbicide label.

Source: UNH Extension – Invasive in the Spotlight: Burning Bush (Control)

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Can you remove burning bush in New Hampshire in November?

When New Hampshire’s guidance says to do it

How to remove burning bush (Euonymus alatus)

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