The Fire Ball® Seedless Burning Bush is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its vivid fall coloration. Its dense, rounded habit showcases medium-green foliage during the growing season, which transforms into a brilliant, fiery red in autumn. This seedless cultivar is a refined version of the traditional burning bush, developed to prevent unwanted spreading by eliminating the production of viable seeds. Its corky, winged stems add subtle winter interest even after leaf drop. With its neat appearance and vibrant fall color, Fire Ball® makes a striking specimen or hedge plant.
- Size: 5–7 feet tall and wide
- Light: Full sun to part shade (best fall color in full sun)
- Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
- Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; shape in late winter or early spring if desired
- Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–8
- Maintenance: Low; deer resistant and tolerant of urban pollution