Slow growing, smallest and most compact burning bush. Dense, dark green foliage turns intense red colour earlier in fall and lasts longer than other Burning Bush varieties. Tolerates shade, but produces best fall colour in full sun.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
Mature Height: 80 - 100cm (32 - 40in.)
Mature Spread: 80 - 100cm (32 - 40in.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Rabbit Resistant, Dramatic Foliage Colour
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Yellow-green
Flowering Time: May - June
Foliage Colour: Green, turning crimson in the fall.
Fruit: Ornamental red berries in the fall
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun to partial sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
