Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' 1 Gallon

You know it's fall when this shrub's leaves morph from pale green to brilliant red, thus earning the moniker of Burning Bush. Also known as a Compact Winged Euonymus, "compact" is a relative term, as this variety can eventually mature into a dense rounded shrub, eight to ten feet tall and wide. It can be tamed somewhat by pruning, but it's best to grow a Burning Bush in urban gardens, away from pasturelands, open woodlands, and coastal scrubland, as it naturalizes readily and can crowd out native species. This variety is often used as a spring-to-summer hedge, and adapts well to pruning. Slower growing than other euonymus, Burning Bush can also be used in container planters, in borders, and as a specimen in the home garden. Though this euonymus can handle some shade, full sun will bring out the best color in the fall.

Common Name: Burning Bush, Compact Winged Euonymus

Plant Type:

Mature Size: 8 - 10 feet tall and wide

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Cold Hardiness: -25 ° F°

Light: Sun to partial sun

Foliage Color:

Bloom Color: Greenish yellow, inconspicuous

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Structure: Dense rounded shrub

Characteristics: Deciduous, considered invasive in pasturelands, woodland areas, and coastal scrubland

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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