Burning Bush
Euonymus alatus 'Compacta'
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Shrubs: Ornamental Shrub
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
A sensational accent or natural hedge prized for its intense scarlet red fall coloring. The interesting, compact, Mounding form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Exceptional when featured en masse, at the foreground of larger conifers or evergreen shrubs.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Habit
Rounded
Height
10–20 ft
Spread
10–20 ft
Form
Single
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Adaptable
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
