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Suggestions for Burning Bush

yardmartyr
11 years ago

I have a space next to the house, full sun, and I'm looking for the right type of Burning Bush to place there. I'd like it to get about 5 x 5 or so. Thanks for any suggestions!

Comments (3)

  • brandon7 TN_zone7
    11 years ago

    I kind of doubt you'll find anyone recommending a Euonymus alatus (the species most commonly referred to as a "burning bush"), since that species is an invasive (environmentally damaging) plant in your state! There are many alternatives. Your state's extension office provides the following recommendations in a published list of invasive alternatives:

    Euonymus americanus (hearts-a-bustin, American strawberry bush)
    Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire)
    Rhus copallina v. latifolia 'Morton' (Prairie Flame shining sumac)
    Viburnum dentatum (arrowwood viburnum)
    Euonymus atropurpureus (eastern wahoo, sometimes also called burning bush)

    If any of these interest you, you may want to research their appropriateness for your application (climate, size, soil conditions, etc, etc). Your local extension office might also provide valuable input about alternatives that would work well for your local (your county) conditions.

  • yardmartyr
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    Wow! Thanks so much!

  • ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
    11 years ago

    i see what you did there.. lol ..

    martyr.. burning bush.. all very biblical .. lol ..

    i could send you a couple dozen of the invasive ones.. that the birds planted for me.. if i had no ethics ...

    trust me.. you can do SO MUCH BETTER... as per brandons list ...

    ken