Key Characteristics
• Mature Size: 8–12 ft tall | 8–12 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Form: Dense, upright to rounded shrub
• Foliage: Green summer leaves turning brilliant red in fall
• Lifespan: 40–60+ years under Front Range conditions
Planting & Care Considerations
• Full sun to partial shade (best fall color in full sun)
• Requires adequate space—often overgrown when undersized
• Moderate water needs once established
• Minimal pruning needed beyond size control
Why Burning Bush Works on the Front Range
• Outstanding fall color with strong visual impact
• Good cold hardiness for Front Range winters• Adapts to a range of soil types when well-drained
• Reliable ornamental shrub for seasonal interest
Common Problems
• Spider mites during hot, dry summers
• Branch dieback in drought-stressed plants
• Can outgrow tight foundation spaces
Best Use Scenarios
• Accent shrub for fall color
• Screens and informal hedges
• Larger residential landscapes
• Mixed shrub borders
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Larkspur, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
9575 Spruce Mountain Rd
Larkspur, CO 80118
(720) 535-8769
Aurora, CO Location
Mon - Fri: 8a to 5p
10730 E Bethany Dr
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 913-7749