BURNING BUSHEuonymus alata "Compactus"
Category: Shrub
Height: 4-8 feet (1.2m - 2.4m)
Spacing: 36-48 inches (90-120 cm)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness: Zones 4 to 8
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well drained
Foliage: Green, turning crimson red in the fall
Flower/Fruit: Small orange-red seeds in the fall
Seed Collection: Allow fruit to ripen, clean and dry seeds
This shrub shows its brilliance in the fall with its leaves turning from green to vibrant red in autumn bearing red-orange berries. This particular variety is a "compactus" shrub; keeping in mind that "compact" can reach upwards of 8 feet in maturity. There are smaller and larger varieties; some reaching heights of 15+ feet. The shrub is also commonly known as Winged Euonymus because their stems are noted for the four ridges or "wings". This is a shrub that is best left unpruned, although for those who prefer a well-maintained hedge, it can be pruned but at risk of losing the bright red fall color where the tips of the branches have the best color. It transplants easily and is maintenance free and looks outstanding planted en masse. This plant is invasive in Eastern North America.
Height: 4-8 feet (1.2m - 2.4m)
Spacing: 36-48 inches (90-120 cm)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness: Zones 4 to 8
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well drained
Foliage: Green, turning crimson red in the fall
Flower/Fruit: Small orange-red seeds in the fall
Seed Collection: Allow fruit to ripen, clean and dry seeds
This shrub shows its brilliance in the fall with its leaves turning from green to vibrant red in autumn bearing red-orange berries. This particular variety is a "compactus" shrub; keeping in mind that "compact" can reach upwards of 8 feet in maturity. There are smaller and larger varieties; some reaching heights of 15+ feet. The shrub is also commonly known as Winged Euonymus because their stems are noted for the four ridges or "wings". This is a shrub that is best left unpruned, although for those who prefer a well-maintained hedge, it can be pruned but at risk of losing the bright red fall color where the tips of the branches have the best color. It transplants easily and is maintenance free and looks outstanding planted en masse. This plant is invasive in Eastern North America.
10 comments:
This shrub is one of my favorites. We have a large one right outside our back deck that the birds love. In the spring they nest in it and in the winter they eat it's berries. -Jackie
One of my favorites! Ha-ah, this is exactly what Jackie said. Well, it's a beautiful plant, and it's difficult to ignore it. Thanks for posting about it. Also, Miss Daisy, thank you for your comments on my blog. Stay warm and post often!
We have these quite a bit here in the Northwest and they are outstanding. The color is unbelievable!
Gorgeous Spotlight!Beautiful photos too! You always do such a terrific job everytime I check out your blog! Wonderful!
Pretty! Thanks for doing these spotlights! I am learning a LOT!
I love these too. They are all bright red around here now, a real eye catcher. I didn't realize they could get so big, most of the ones around here must stay pruned because they're only around 3 feet tall.
Now I know what those glowing bushes are... Do you think I could chance it, we are in zone 3? I am gambling woman. I think I will try it!
Thanks for the gardening tips.
Rosey
We've seen so many beautiful ones this week. I love them with a combo of the beautiful bright yellow and oranges.
Cheri
What a lovely shrub! Thanks for sharing.
Perfect shrub for fall color.
I had one but lost it. Don't ask. ha
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