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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 13, 2017
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    This might be due to the climate zone you are in. This is a somewhat cold-hardy bush, so if you are somewhere where it is relatively mild this can happen. It may be that the bush has grown mature enough to be hardy in your area. Usually they will lose their leaves for the winter though. This article will give you information on the care of the bush: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 18, 2017
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    If they have new growth buds then you should be ok. These are very hardy, and will come back on their own as long as they don't get another drought. Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 4, 2018
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    There is not much information on this subject, it seems. This website (http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/firebush.html) has some limited information, but you can always contact your local extension service for more information.

    You can find the closest one to you using this link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    March 15, 2018
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    There are 2 plants that are commonly called burning bush. I think you are referring to Eunoymus alatus. It is basically indestructible and can be pruned whenever the spirit moves you. The one exception is to stop pruning 6 weeks before first expected frost in the fall.

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    MichiganDot on
    March 18, 2018
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    Are you saying the bush is overgrown and you want to rejuvenate it? If so, you can cut the entire bush to 6 inches above the ground in early spring and it will grow back. If that seems too drastic, remove 1/3 of the oldest, thickest branches as low as you can. Trim tall branches to a lateral to control overall size. Do this for 3 years and you have a younger, more easily managed shrub.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 25, 2018
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    Can you include a photo? This can be a great deal of things from a lack of light, to pest, or fungal infections. Do you fertilize every spring? It could just need a boost for the year. This article will give you more information on the care of these in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/burning-bush-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 14, 2018
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    You likely already answered your question. Burning Bush need loamy and well draining soil. I can also say I have or had 2 Burning Bush, one flourishing and turning a brilliant red in the late summer and fall. The other in a heavier soil area and it has barely grown and only turns a slight darker green in the fall. I actually just tore it out of the bed this spring.

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

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