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Compact Burning Bush

Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus'

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Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus') is a dense, deciduous shrub, valued for its vivid red fall foliage. It reaches 5-6 feet in height and width, ideal for hedge or foundation plantings. Small, inconspicuous flowers precede red berries. Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Minimal pruning needed. Hardy in zones 4-8, it provides year-round interest, especially notable in autumn when leaves become a blazing red spectacle.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–11Climate Temperate
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus') is a dense
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — valued for its vivid red fall foliageCompact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — It reaches 5-6 feet in height and width, ideal for hedge or foundation plantingsCompact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Small, inconspicuous flowers precede red berriesCompact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — it provides year-round interestCompact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soilCompact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — scientifically known as Euonymus alatus \'Compactus\'+28

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Celastraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus') is a dense
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — valued for its vivid red fall foliage
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — It reaches 5-6 feet in height and width, ideal for hedge or foundation plantings
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Small, inconspicuous flowers precede red berries
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — it provides year-round interest
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — scientifically known as Euonymus alatus \'Compactus\'
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — especially notable in autumn when leaves become a blazing red spectacle
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — is a favored deciduous shrub for its vibrant autumnal displays
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — It\'s a cultivar of the winged euonymus and is beloved for its smaller
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — more manageable size compared to the species
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Its most striking feature arrives in the fall when the leaves transform into a fiery red
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — This shrub typically reaches a mature height and spread of 5 to 10 feet
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — making it an excellent choice for foundation plantings
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — although it prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — creating a dramatic display
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8 and adapts to a wide range of soil conditions
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Its growth rate is moderate
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Minimal pruning is required; however, occasional trimming can help maintain its neat, bushy form
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — adding about 1 to 2 feet per year
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for both new and experienced garden enthusiasts
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — shrub with yellow blooms
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — yellow flowers in the garden
Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus Alatus 'Compactus') — Compact Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus') is a dense; small, inconspicuous flowers precede red

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