Burning bush phenology observation 2025-10-29

This plant is a deciduous, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub that typically grows 5-10 ft in height (but can grow up to 20 ft). It is known for its fiery red fall foliage. Native to areas from northeastern Asia to central China, this plant is used as an ornamental in the U.S. It is considered to be a ecological threat due to its ability to establish itself in woodlands, forests, fields, and disturbed areas where it can often out-compete native plants to form dense thickets.