FIERY BRIGHT RED EYE-CATCHING SHRUB
FEATURES:
- Fiery scarlet red foliage in fall
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Red-orange berries appear in the fall
- Attracts lots of birds, pollinators, and wildlife
- Excellent as a hedge plant
- Very low maintenance and pest resistant
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Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: DE, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 5-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 5-7' apart
FIERY BRIGHT RED EYE-CATCHING SHRUB
FEATURES:
- Fiery scarlet red foliage in fall
-
Red-orange berries appear in the fall
- Attracts lots of birds, pollinators, and wildlife
- Excellent as a hedge plant
- Very low maintenance and pest resistant
-
Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship to: DE, MA, MD, ME, MN, NH, NY, VT
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 6-10' tall
- Mature Width: 5-8' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 5-7' apart
Why plant Dwarf Burning Bush?
Dwarf Burning Bushes are really an exciting plant! Talk about an eye-catching attractive shrub! This is the perfect garden shrub for those non-gardeners out there that still want that flawless garden look. The name 'Burning Bush' wonderfully describes this shrub. The abundant fiery scarlet red foliage is hard to forget and works beautifully as a single bold specimen. Your interest in Burning Bushes will extend beyond the fall, once the leaves have fallen, young Burning Bushes have distinct ridges and greenish-brown stems. While these bushes look like they are on fire in the fall, in the spring and summer their leaves turn to lush blue-green color. Burning Bushes decorate landscapes perfectly and would dress up your entryway or front porch. Not only are these shrubs incredibly marvelous but they are also very easy to take care of! Add this fiery beauty to your garden and you'll never regret it!
How to use Dwarf Burning Bush in the landscape?
Dwarf Burning Bushes are beautiful bright red shrubs that would honestly look great in any landscape. Burning Bushes are highly recommended as privacy screens that pop! Placing the plants 3-4 feet apart in a row will create an eccentric hedge or screen. You can also plant your Burning Bushes in your front yard to decorate your front porch; nothing like walking through a dense fiery entryway! These bushes can take any awkward corner spaces and completely elevate them. Burning Bushes are the perfect shrub for any landscape.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
How To Plant Dwarf Burning Bush
Dwarf Burning Bush love to bask in the sun and catch those rays—for at least 6 hours. For more vibrant colors, planting in full sun is recommended, too much shade can transform those leaves to a faded, pinkish hue in the fall. Burning Bushes are highly adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and can thrive in anything from sand to clay. It is preferred that soil is slightly moist and well-drained.
How To Water
For the first few months after planting your Burning Bush, water quite often. Then, you can reduce it to about the equivalent of one inch of rainfall per week. Once a Burning Bush is established they can be considered drought-tolerant.
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant Food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant Food granular form on an annual basis each fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How To Prune
Burning bushes can be known for overgrowing their space, so complete rejuvenation of your Burning Bush is recommended. Severely cutting back the plant promotes the longevity and allows new growth to have more space. Pruning your Burning Bush should be completed early spring or late winter.
