Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush

Euonymus Alatus

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Overview

Winged Euonymus (Euonymus alatus), commonly known as Burning Bush, is renowned for its vivid fiery red foliage in autumn. This deciduous shrub with unique corky 'wings' on its branches reaches up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide. Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Minimal maintenance required; prune to shape and control size. Excellent for hedging or as a focal point in temperate landscapes. Zone: 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–11Climate Temperate

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Winged Euonymus (Euonymus alatus)

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — commonly known as Burning Bush

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — is renowned for its vivid fiery red foliage in autumn

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Minimal maintenance required; prune to shape and control size

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — This deciduous shrub with unique corky 'wings' on its branches reaches up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Excellent for hedging or as a focal point in temperate landscapes

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Celastraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Winged Euonymus (Euonymus alatus)

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — commonly known as Burning Bush

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — is renowned for its vivid fiery red foliage in autumn

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Minimal maintenance required; prune to shape and control size

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — This deciduous shrub with unique corky 'wings' on its branches reaches up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Excellent for hedging or as a focal point in temperate landscapes

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — also revered as the Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus)

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — which feature corky ridges

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — providing visual interest even in the dormant winter months

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — is a deciduous shrub renowned for its fiery red foliage in the fall

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Its unique appeal is due to the "winged" appearance of its stems

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — this plant should be afforded full to partial sunlight to encourage the most vibrant leaf color

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — It adapts to a variety of soil types but thrives in well-drained

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Typical mature specimens reach heights of 5 to 15 feet and spread equally wide

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — forming a dense and rounded silhouette.<br><br>When integrating into landscape designs

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — loamy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — which may impede its spectacular fall display

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — inconspicuous flowers give way to red fruits that attract birds

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Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — Spring is the best time for pruning activities.<br><br>In the growing season

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — care must be taken to not prune it heavily

Winged Euonymus Or Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus) — and while it can be pruned to shape

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