The wings on the branches make it easy to identify
Burning bush are invasive species and home owners are encouraged to remove them from their property and wooded areas as they take over space needed for native plant species that support native animals.
The State of CT highway department no longer plants these along the highways after determination that these are invasive!
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has prohibited nurseries from selling burning bush in Massachusetts because of the invasive determination.
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A collection of seeds removed from a burning bush.
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Burning bush seedling development to small shrubs.
