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Old 11-03-2010, 03:53 PM
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Hubby and I have just returned from a trip to Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. While in NC, we noticed these extremely red, beautiful bushes. I have discovered that they are "burning bush" and grow in a number of parts of the country, though not here it seems. They come in a compact size that I would love to have, though I'm not sure it is cool enough here to cause the leaves to redden for fall. Anyone have one of these autumn beauties? Were they much work? Did they get massively huge if you didn't have the small variety?

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I can answer all but one of your questions. They can get very large but are easily comtrolled with pruning. They are beautiful in fall. I did see them for sale down here so they might turn. Since the change in the fall foilage is part of their natural cycle I bet they would toun but maybe not as vividly. They are members of the Eunonymus family and are hard in zone 8. They are deciduous however, so they do lose their leaves. I agree thay are very handsome. Sally
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I can answer all but one of your questions. They can get very large but are easily comtrolled with pruning. They are beautiful in fall. I did see them for sale down here so they might turn. Since the change in the fall foilage is part of their natural cycle I bet they would toun but maybe not as vividly. They are members of the Eunonymus family and are hard in zone 8. They are deciduous however, so they do lose their leaves. I agree thay are very handsome. Sally


They were so vivid and really took me by surprise. Had never seen them before. I'll look for the "compact" variety, though they might not be in the garden shops right now. There are two spots in my back yard that would be good for them, with and without their leaves.

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LOLOLOL Gracie!!! Besides, wrong forum.... It's nice to be back. Now, I just have to get my house back in order. Two grandkids with Harry Potter wands and brooms and a grandmother playing along with them can leave things rather "untidy" to say the least!
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Even the compact variety can grow to over 10 feet. They do take well to pruning. Prune in the Spring when there are the first signs of growth.
They're native to China and Korea and are considered by some to be invasive. l
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Did you hear a deep voice intoning "I am that I am" and have a strong urge to take off your shoes and prostrate yourself before it??

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For most of the year these plants are fairly non-discript but WOW! in the fall they are amazing! For best fall color plant them in full sun (no shade - at least up here in Michigan!) the more shade, the less striking will be their fall color.

I din't realize that they are classified as "invasive" but they are fast growing - the second link talks about their easy propogation by seed carried by birds, etc. Up here in MI, I guess the winters inhibit their growth somewhat though our neighbor has one that is easily 10 feet tall. Prune at will! (best in spring up here, anyway)

Here's are a couple of links for more information:http://www.tlehcs.com/question%20of%...urningbush.htm

This one talks about it being invasive - especially in the south...
:http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...240421020.html
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Did you hear a deep voice intoning "I am that I am" and have a strong urge to take off your shoes and prostrate yourself before it??

Seriously,
For most of the year these plants are fairly non-discript but WOW! in the fall they are amazing! For best fall color plant them in full sun (no shade - at least up here in Michigan!) the more shade, the less striking will be their fall color.

I din't realize that they are classified as "invasive" but they are fast growing - the second link talks about their easy propogation by seed carried by birds, etc. Up here in MI, I guess the winters inhibit their growth somewhat though our neighbor has one that is easily 10 feet tall. Prune at will! (best in spring up here, anyway)

Here's are a couple of links for more information:http://www.tlehcs.com/question%20of%...urningbush.htm

This one talks about it being invasive - especially in the south...
:http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/l...240421020.html
LOL....no, I didn't hear the voice....lol.

Thanks for the links. When we lived in southern CA, our crape myrtle was sort of like burning bush, as far as spreading. We constantly had little "trees" popping up in the lawn, though I don't think it was anything like what some have posted about burning bush.

After reading just how much they spread, by whatever means, they are probably much nicer to see in other locales than to have them in my yard, though that color is just what I'd like to have. I'll just have to keep on searching.
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I had burning bush when I lived in PA and they were gorgeous. They do grow large. I haven't seen any down this way and I have discovered that many of my "up North" plant varieties do not do well here. Good luck and would love to know how they would work here.
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I had burning bush when I lived in PA and they were gorgeous. They do grow large. I haven't seen any down this way and I have discovered that many of my "up North" plant varieties do not do well here. Good luck and would love to know how they would work here.
We've come from southern CA and have many of what appear to be the same plants that grow here, though I wonder if they're a different variety.

Burning bush is good to a particular climate zone and from what I've read, some varieties do grow in Florida. The spreading aspect is what concerns me....though they are so pretty in the fall. I'll just have to keep searching. Will let you know what I find...
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We had them in front of our house in PA, they looked great in the fall.

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Here's a larger image of the winter photo.
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We had them in front of our house in PA, they looked great in the fall.

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They're beautiful, BogeyBoy, thank you for sharing. Did you have any problems with them spreading? Looks like you've planted them in an area where they can grow.
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They're beautiful, BogeyBoy, thank you for sharing. Did you have any problems with them spreading? Looks like you've planted them in an area where they can grow.
Actually we had them in three different areas and they did very well in all locations. (Totally open area, protected by shade of house, and on sunny side of the house.)

I did minor trimming each year but they never got out of control.

Temporarily changed the avatar again so you can see what they looked like in winter - not quite so colorful!

Larger image of the summer photo:
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If you look closely you can see more of the bushes along the side of the house.
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Well, a different look in the winter. The branches look really pretty against the white snow. Thanks.
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