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Western Burning Bush

Euonymus Occidentalis

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Overview

Western Burning Bush (Euonymus occidentalis) is a deciduous North American native, typically reaching 5-10 feet in height with a similar spread. Renowned for vivid fall foliage, its leaves transition to a striking red-purple. Small green flowers mature to reddish capsules, attracting birds. Prefers well-draining soil and full to partial sun. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9. Ideal for naturalistic settings and as an eye-catching specimen during autumn.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Western Burning Bush (Euonymus Occidentalis) — scientifically referred to as Euonymus occidentalis

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Celastraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Western Burning Bush (Euonymus Occidentalis) — Prefers well-draining soil and full to partial sun
Western Burning Bush (Euonymus Occidentalis) — inconspicuous flowers bloom in the spring
Western Burning Bush (Euonymus Occidentalis) — Western Burning Bush (Euonymus occidentalis) is a deciduous North American native
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Photograph: peganum, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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