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4 yr old burning bush has never turned red

10 years ago

In Minnesota, Zone 4: I have a Burning Bush, planted in the fall of 2012 (we're now in the fall of 2016), planted on south side of the yard, in a berm, gets all day sun.....all day. It's not much bigger than the day it was planted although its "berm-mates" (Mugos and Spireas) have tripled in size. However, it appears to be a happy, healthy shrub but has NEVER turned red in the fall. It gets a little yellowish orange beginning in late August, maybe a red leaf here and there, but that's it. My burning bush does not burn and I'm wondering if anyone can give me some advice. Thank you

Comments (10)

  • 10 years ago

    Could you post a close-up photo of the foliage? Maybe the plant was mislabeled.

  • 10 years ago

    I would like to see a photo. Have you checked for scale? Euonymus is extremely susceptible to scale. I don't want to hear anything about it being invasive, nobody really cares. Just help the OP with his/her question.

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Some seem to have a genetic predisposition to not turn red. Remove it and replace it with a serviceberry and you'll be much happier.

    tj

  • 10 years ago

    "I don't want to hear anything about it being invasive, nobody really cares."

    LOTS of people care - just not you!!

    Burning bush is typically very reliable about producing fall color, the exception being those planted in much shade (the color is washed out and faded). IME, ones that receive too special a treatment (lots of water and fertilization) also tend not to color up as well. And there is always the possibility of it being mislabeled :-)

    If the plant is just not performing up to your requirements, get rid of it and replace with something that will - itea, various viburnums, aronia and blueberries all get great red fall color. And NONE of these are a listed invasive species, either!!

  • 10 years ago

    Highbush blueberry does have a nice fall color. TJ, I really wouldn't recommend serviceberry because it is typically classified as a tree (a small one, but still a tree) and will most likely get larger than the burning bush.

  • 10 years ago

    Logan

    tThats just an ignorant response and not worthy of you. You have a lot of knowledge already (although people point out your errors) so don't discredit yourself with careless jabs at others

    These forums are educational as well as supportive. If we stop with the facts it's time to close up shop


  • 10 years ago

    Because I disagree with the serviceberry suggestion? I really like serviceberry, just as long as it is used in the right place. I am actually thinking about planting a serviceberry next year. I am not sure which comment you are referring to, so please tell me if I'm wrong.

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    No not the serviceberry! I wouldn't call someone out for not liking serviceberry.

    what gardengal referred to " I don't want to hear anything about it being invasive, nobody really cares. Just help the OP with his/her question."

    Did you not remember you wrote that in the second response to the poster OP?

  • 10 years ago

    Ok, it is your choice not to like burning bush. I like burning bush, obviously the OP does as well. Removing invasive plants in the landscape will not stop others from creating seed.

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