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Mar 1, 2024 · Burning bush ( Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous shrub that has been very popular in North American landscaping. The dense, multi-stemmed, rounded shrub gets its common name from the transformation of its medium-green elliptical leaves into brilliant red fall foliage.
- Euonymusalatus
- Celastraceae
- Burning bush, winged spindle tree
- Shrub
The burning bush is an attractive shrub that requires minimal pruning. Pruning is best done in early spring, before the emergence of new leaf growth. Considered a dense thicket of bright red fall color, the plant thrives in full sun and lends a vibrant touch to any landscape.
Burning bushes (Euonymus alatus), certainly bring a lot of versatility to the landscape. For one, they are perfect for growing as a hedge plant for walkways and driveways. But they also make for a wondrous focal point as a stand alone shrub. Even better, they tolerate nearly any soil condition.
Sep 3, 2021 · The burning bush, Euonymus alatus, is a potentially invasive non-native woody shrub in the Celastraceae family. It’s related to the native burning bush, E. atropurpureus, as well as native bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, and its highly invasive non-native counterpart, C. orbiculatus.
- Yellow-green/scarlet
- Woody shrub
- Asia, eastern North America
Jun 16, 2021 · Burning bush grows well in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 to 8 but can become invasive in the warmer ranges. Burning bush plants may get 9 to 15 feet (2.5 - 4.5 m.) tall and are suitable for full sun to partial sun locations. Any soil type, including alkaline, may support burning bush growth.
- Bonnie L. Grant
Dec 23, 2021 · The burning bush or fire bush ( Euonymus alatus) is a robust shrub that's inconspicuous for most of the year but spectacular in autumn. The foliage turns vivid shades of scarlet and crimson, making it one of the best plants for autumn colour.
Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives. This dense, twiggy, flat-topped multi-stemmed shrub grows with a graceful vase-shaped habit, up to 15-20 ft. tall and wide (450-600 cm). A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
