Fire Ball® Burning Bush
Shrub
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- Hardier to brutal winters than other varieties.
- Easy to grow and virtually maintenance-free.
- Excellent hedge for privacy.
- Zones 4-8, sun, 7' tall x 7' wide at maturity.
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Common name: Burning bush
Zone: 4 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 5-7' x 5-7'
Flower color: green, insignificant
Foliage color: Green, becoming bright red in fall
Season of interest: Fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rabbit resistant, Proven Winners, fall color, cold tolerant, spring
Uses: Specimen, hedge, landscaping, foundation planting, privacy
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Water: Moderate moisture.
Spacing: Plant anywhere from 5 to 10 feet apart.
Fertilizing: Seldom needed; apply a granular garden or rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: Burning bush has shallow roots; a 2-3" layer of mulch helps conserve moisture and insulate the roots.
Maintenance: Little pruning is needed, but the plant tolerates shaping if desired. Trim or shape in mid-late spring, after the new growth has emerged.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.