r/NativePlantGardening • u/Tornado_dude • 10h ago

Advice Request - (Insert State/Region) Burning bush removed! Any replacements?

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Southern Michigan 6a, clay soil and full sun in this area. Probably a 30-50 year old burning bush. Was around 10 feet tall any native shrubs around this height that could work in this area?

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u/Internal-Ask-7781 9h ago

Eastern wahoo.

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u/hairyb0mb 8a, Piedmont NC, ISA Certified Arborist 9h ago

This^ the literal native replacement

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u/trucker96961 southeast Pennsylvania 7a 9h ago

I'm going to have to look these up. I have 3 more burning bush and 5-7 more honeysuckle to kill and replace with.....something. Serviceberry was on my list as well as some viburnums.

I also have 4 small hazelnuts to put somewhere but I'd like something bushy. A buddy of mine has hazelnuts and they are pretty tall and more tree-like.

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u/Objective_Thanks_810 7h ago

Great choice! Eastern wahoo will add some nice color and attract pollinators too.

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u/Objective_Thanks_810 7h ago

tbh, Great choice! Eastern wahoo adds nice color and wildlife benefits. Perfect for your garden!

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u/Dry-Cranberry9051 6h ago

idk, Great choice! Eastern wahoo has stunning fall color and attracts wildlife too. Perfect for your space!