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Q.All My Burning Bushes Are Dying

Zone Eagle co | Anonymous added on August 8, 2025 | Answered

They have plenty of water is there a nutrient missing the are about 10 years old

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 9, 2025

Have you been fertilizing the shrubs? If not, an all purpose, slow release fertilizer such as 10-10-10 may help. They are susceptible to scale insects and spider mites so check the leaves and stems for those. And if the trees did not get enough water during the winter, the damage could just now be showing up. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-turning-brown.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/bugs-on-burning-bush-plants.htm

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