Don’t Let Shrubs Snap or Split This Winter – Experts Reveal the Plants You Must Always Remove Heavy Snow From

The yellow winter flowers of a Witch Hazel covered in snow.

Some trees and shrubs are more vulnerable to snow than others. Some can cope with heavy snow, while others may be permanently damaged. It pays to know which plants to always remove snow from to prevent these plants from getting permanently damaged in winter.

The dangers stem from the fact that some shrubs are more brittle, or their growth habit causes them to hold more snow. More snow equals more weight, and, understandably, it can lead to snapping or major structural damage.