Bought one a few years ago (the compactus) and the other day a friend of mine gave me hers. Now I did a little research and am finding not only these shrubs get huge but are considered invasive.

Anyone else here have a burning bush that can tell me about their experiences with it?

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I believe burning bush can be invasive in the warmer climes, but not so much where the winters keep them in check.

gelato, I have three, in different locations in my yard. One I have had at least 7 years and it hasn't been an issue at all, another for about 5 years, no problems. The other was given to me two years ago, it hasn't been a problem either. In fact I'm wishing they would all get larger, wonder why mine are so different than the ones you have?

I heard they attract slugs?

If you scan down the page on this site, you'll see which states consider it officially invasive and which ones are concerned about it. I don't see your state in either of the weed status places so I think you should be okay.
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=EUAL13

My DP's have one (and a couple of offspring in the edge of the woods) and they are beautiful in the fall. I don't know if theirs is a naturally compact one or if they cut it back each year but it's about 4 feet tall. It was very small when they planted it years ago.

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Gelato, I have 4 of them in my back yard. They can get big over time but not at all invasive. They have a beautiful red color in the Fall.

Gelato...I have one and it would be invasive if I did not prune it. It was a freebie before I knew what it was. It is gorgeous...I just have to keep my eye on it here in my zone.

I LOVE mine! I think I have 6 altogether and they're beauties...the color in Fall is amazing!!! The bushes I have in the front yard have to be well over 10 years old and I see nothing invasive about them...and no slugs that I've ever noticed.

Have to add...I have sooooo many plants in my yard that some consider invasive. But honestly, not a single thing has ever gotten out of control...nor are they taking over the neighboring yards!!