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- Q.What Do I Do? - I bought a Euonymus Alatus Compactus - Dwarf winged burning bush. I planted it in the fall. The leaves turned ...
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Labailey on
May 30, 2015
Minneapolis, MNQ.dwarf burning bushes
We planted three dwarf burning bushes three weeks ago and they have all lost their leaves. Is this normal? We had burning bushes in the same place but replaced the 18 year old bushes with these new bushes.
Answered by
shelley on
May 30, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Premature leaf drop is usually a sign of stress. How have you been watering them? New plants require more frequent watering than established plants. Given that these are new plantings, it probably is the result of transplant shock. Here is an article that will help you that discusses transplant shock and how to remedy it:
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Anonymous on
July 4, 2015Q.burning bush leaves dry up and turn brown
What causes burning bush leaves to dry up and turn brown in June - July? My burning bushes are several years old and were doing fine and well taken care of, until Mid June - early July when the leaves started drying up and turning brown like they are dying. They are in a row of five of them, and the first 3 are doing this. What can I do?
- Answered by
Heather on
July 5, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It is hard to say for sure as there are any number of issues that can cause decline of these plants. Most likely it is a fungal disease brought about by some type of stress. You could try treating with a fungicide but keep in mind that this may not help and is dependent on the type of fungus, some of which there is no cure for.
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pearlyshells on
July 8, 2015
5Q.what do I do?
I bought a Euonymus Alatus Compactus - Dwarf winged burning bush. I planted it in the fall. The leaves turned red and remained on until late in the fall. I put a protective screen around it for the winter. It didn't grow leaves this year and looks dry. There are small stems with leaves coming up from the roots..Should I prune back the bush and let the new growth stay or do I leave the bush as it is?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 9, 2015A.The long harsh winter that nearly the entire United States suffered likely killed off the shrub.
You can go ahead and trim off the dead material. Allow the plant to grow up from the root as it is doing. Do not trim or prune any of the new growth until the plant goes dormant this fall.Here are a few links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/pruning-burning-bush.htm
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mac on
July 27, 2015
Central IowaQ.Leaves curling up on burning bushes
I have several dwarf burning bushes. Some are looking fine, but several of them have leaves curling up and aren't as full as the others. Any ideas why?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 28, 2015A.Leaf curl can be caused by insects or disease.
Inspect the leaves for signs of either.Treat with Neem Oil as this works as both an insecticide and fungicide.
I know I have trouble with Spider Mites in my Burning Bush this time of year in my garden.Here are some links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
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greatgrandmom on
August 26, 2015
Lancaster Pa.Q.I need to sterilize the ground
Removed burning bushes after they died. They showed dying leaves and no growth. There were white areas on the stems. They were 20 years old. Want to plant new burning bushes in the same place where we just took them out. There are some roots still low in the ground.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 28, 2015A.I would dig up as much of the old roots that you can remove from the soil.
Here is a link that will explain solarization of a garden bed.
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Anonymous on
September 5, 2015Q.Rejuvenation Of A Burning Bush
When is the proper time to start rejuvenation of a burning bush? After the leaves fall off or anytime?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 8, 2015A.This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/pruning-burning-bush.htm
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Anonymous on
September 5, 2015Q.Pruning Burning Bush
A tree limb fell on our burning bush and damaged over half of it. When can I cut it back? It is 9 feet tall and I would like to cut it back to 3 feet tall (it will be a stump). Is this OK to do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 8, 2015A.This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/burning-bush/pruning-burning-bush.htm
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