Why won't my burning bush loose its leaves anymore? They stay on all winter!
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
I have six 5' tall/wide E. burning bushes which I started from 12" twigs twelve years ago. Until this year, they kept on growing large each year. And they turned gorgeous, flaming red in the fall. This spring they never leaved out; from afar they look dry and completely dead; I thought I was going to have to tear them out. However, upon close inspection the bark is green and there are many, many tiny buds on nearly every branch. BTW, last year we had a severe drought and because our lake from which we pump our irrigation water was low we were unable to water them. But this year we had plenty of rain, especially in the spring and early summer. Is it possible that these Euonymus "took a year off," i.e., went dormant, and will come back next spring? What might I do to help them along, to come back?
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
How long is normal does the fire bush life?
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/
After stems have leaf nibs on, can the bush be trimmed. I'm in Mich. We have had 60 degree weather followed by long stretches of 20 degrees and below, wich is the case now. With snow. Thanks,in advance. Jane
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.
I read your info regarding pruning a burning bush. We have more of a burning tree; the trunk is 6-8 inches wide at the base and splits into three branches, each 2-4 inches wide. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
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.
There is a small - medium portion of my burn bush on the east side of it that didn't have any leaves on it last year. Hate to cut back the whole thing as it is a resting place for my birds going back and forth to the feeders. Does it need to be rejuvenated?
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
We have two burning bush plants that refuse to "burn." Both are about three feet tall, green leaves and neither has ever colored. Help! They're in full sun and on fair lawn soil. We have lots of clay here, about 6 inches below the lawn soil. The site is well drained.
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