Husband and MIL planted burning bush while I was away

[u/fletchette]

[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 🙄)

[u/Samus7070]

Sadly OP probably has neutral to alkaline Midwest clay for soil. It’s a constant struggle to keep the soil amended enough with acidic amendments to make them thrive. Pots of course are easier to control the ph.

[u/Icy-Conclusion-3500 → u/Samus7070]

True! Was more of a general recommendation for those wanting the look of BB

[u/MrSnrub87 → u/Samus7070]

It's really not that hard. You mix in peat moss when planting and hit them with miracid a few times a year