Euonymus alatus

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Euonymus alatus

Burning Bush, Winged Euonymus

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Myrna Dowsett

Description

The Euonymus is a large shrub with horizontal branching and corky, winged branchlets. While it may withstand heavy pruning, it is intolerant of water-logged and drought-inflicted soils. It has stunning fall color.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Red

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Roadside, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.