Planting a Burning Bush

How and when do I plant a burning bush?

Hardiness Zone: 6a

Jean from Adena, Ohio

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RE: Planting a Burning Bush

I live in Maryland and have a burning bush. I planted it in the summer about 7 years ago. I have never done anything special to it other than water it when it was small. It is huge now and beautiful! The red leaves in the fall are unbelievable! They must be pretty hardy, so if I were you, I'd plant one in the spring or summer once you're out of the frost scare. Good luck! (01/14/2009)

By marisa0407

RE: Planting a Burning Bush

Burning bushes are pretty sturdy, hardy shrubs. The only thing I had to do special was keep chicken wire fences around them while they were young so that the rabbits didn't kill them. Otherwise, with regular watering, they should take off on their own. (01/20/2009)

By Red

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Will a burning bush grow in acidic soil where pine trees used to be?

Hardiness Zone: 6a

By Sue from Niles, MI

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RE: Planting a Burning Bush

Yes, it should do just fine. They are extraordinarily hardy, and seem to love every soil, although I'd swear, the worse-quality the soil is, the more they like it! You might want to try some azaleas there, too. They love acidic soil. Good luck. (04/29/2010)

By leopardstripes

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