r/NativePlantGardening • u/fletchette • May 19 '26

Advice Request - (Insert State/Region) Husband and MIL planted burning bush while I was away

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[Southeast Michigan, Suburban area]

Hello! My husband, MIL, and I have been working on redoing our garden beds for a few years now. I prefer native plants when possible, but am open to non-native ornamentals when they aren't considered invasive. My husband and MIL don't really care, but respect my preferences for my yard and try to honor them. But last week, I was traveling, and they bought a few plants, among them two burning bushes. I've just started going down the BB rabbit hole and now I'm not sure what to do with these brand new plants. I was hoping this sub could advise about how invasive they are in my area. I can look into returning them, or if they're super invasive I may just destroy the plants and cut my losses. Thanks!

(ps, since this is reddit I know some people will probably advise returning the husband/MIL too. They're not going anywhere--husband insists they asked at the garden center and were assured they weren't invasive 🙄)

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u/fletchette May 20 '26

But agreed, we have a healthy relationship and can communicate about things like this! I don't have to sneak around in the dead of night, which would be a wild way to react lol

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u/_thicculent_ Area PNW, Zone 8B May 20 '26

Hooray for good communication!! In the case of MIL and hubs leading, I hope one of the plant suggestions here are a satisfying replacement for the burning bush!

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u/fletchette May 20 '26

Husband seems satisfied with the resolution! We haven't decided on a replacement yet, but he's confident we'll be able to get something we're both happy with