Exposure:
Full sun
Soil:
Tolerant of most soils except extremely wet conditions. pH adaptable.
Pruning:
Withstands heavy pruning. Can be done whenever, but best done in late fall.
Watering:
Medium moisture, does not tolerant drought.
Wildlife:
Songbirds
Type:
Deciduous
Fertilizing:
Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized
for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Fertilize will prime the plant to have a good growth flush in spring to its
maximum potential.
Uses:
specimen, hedge or screen, winter garden.
Breeder:
Selected by Cole Nursery in Ohio
An improved selection of
compact burning bush with tighter branching and superior stem hardiness.
Other varieties of
burning bush may experience stem die-back during harsh winters; FIRE BALL®
has had no winter damage even in the coldest of winters.
FIRE BALL®
burning bush has the brilliant red fall color to be expected of burning
bush. Plant it among spring and summer flowering shrubs for a jolt of
color in the fall.
The slightly more
compact habit makes it a better fit in the landscape than other varieties,
which may reach up to 10 feet in height. FIRE BALL® burning
bush will only
get about 7 feet tall.