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Burning Bush Does Not Turn Red |
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Question: I have a burning bush that does not turn red in the fall. Any suggestions on how to make it turn red would be appreciated.
Hardiness Zone: 6b
Thanks,
Sue from Hingham, MA
Answer: Sue,
I've dealt with this problem myself in the past. I bought three burning bushes several years ago and planted them on the north side of my house. They were young shrubs when I purchased them, around 12-15 inches high, and I could hardly wait for them to turn red in the fall. It never happened. Some of the leaves developed a slightly red tinge to them, but I never got them to produce the brilliant red color I was hoping for. Despite the fact they were on the north side of the house, I felt they were getting ample amounts of sun in the location they were planted. Apparently I was wrong. Two years ago I moved them to full sun on the south side of my house. I applied mulch around the base of each shrub and watered them regularly, but never fertilized them. The first fall after I moved them the leaves turned a dull red again, and it was quite late in the fall before I saw any color. It may have been weather related. This past fall they finally turned the brilliant color I was hoping for. They also produced tiny orange-red berries and they've nearly doubled in height. I would advise you to take a good look at their sun exposure. Are any nearby trees or buildings casting a shadow on them for even part of the day? All day sun will get you the best color.
Ellen Brown
About The Author: Ellen Brown is our Green Living and Gardening Expert. Click here to ask Ellen a question! Ellen Brown is an environmental writer and photographer and the owner of Sustainable Media, an environmental media company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations promote eco-friendly products and services. Contact her on the web at http://www.sustainable-media.com
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RE: Replanting a Burning Bush
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Post By richard c (Guest Post)
(10/12/2008)
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The bush was given to me last fall. This spring the leaves were a lot smaller than usual, although the leaves did turn a bright red. Should I give the bush some fertilizer to help it along, and what of fertilizer should I use?
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Post By (Guest Post)
(03/23/2008)
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My burning bush only gets mid to afternoon evening sun. Doesn't get any sun in the morning. I watered it a great deal last year as it is planted in front of our house. As I said it does get some sun but not all sun. I found that watering it regularly really helped it turn that beautiful bright red in the fall. My husband tells me it was just a good year that my watering had nothing to do with it but I really think it did. Let me know if you have any other suggestions at imslj AT comcast.net thanks and good luck with those bushes.
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Post By Pamela (Guest Post)
(11/26/2007)
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We think ours needs food. Suggestions, please. wickedwitch01 AT comcast, net HELP!
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Post By Bernice (Guest Post)
(11/18/2007)
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What type of soil should the burning bush have? Mine is 3 years old and has never turned red. Thanks, Bernice
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Post By Richard (Guest Post)
(11/12/2007)
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Our Burning Bush is out in the sun all day. We get a little dull red and that's all. The plant is 2 years old. Is there anything we can do to it so it will turn red like some of the ones near us?
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Post By Peggy (Guest Post)
(11/07/2007)
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My burning bush is in the full south sun, no blocking trees or anything & it still is a drab green with a ting of red. It is 3 years old now. Any fertilizer I should add? I am so sad to see all the other ones in my neighborhood red as red can be & mine is so sad :-(
Thanks for any help.
Peggy in North East Ohio
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Post By Chris (Guest Post)
(10/09/2006)
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Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) need sun to turn red in the fall. If it is not out in full sun, I would transplant it to a sunny location this fall.
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