Euonymus alatus |
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Burning Bush, Winged Euonymus |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.