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| top left: full fall color. all others are in differet stages of turning scarlet. top right: newly planted (5 gal size) burning bushes. |
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| Euonymus Celastraceae Burning Bush | ||||||
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Description: Euonymous alatus or Burning bush is one of the finest and most reliable deciduous shrubs for fall color. E. alatus is a medium-sized vase shaped shrub. E altalus 'Compactus' is a small, compact, globe-shaped form. |
| Flower: inconspicuous 3/8" strong yellow in color | |||||||||
| Foliage: Elongated tear-drop shaped green leaves turning crimson-pink first, then scarlet in autumn. | |||||||||
| Misc. info: Compactus is ideal for a low hedge. It is so compact that it needs clipping but rarely. | |||||||||
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| Site: Burning bushes thrive in a wide range of well-drained soils in full sun. Moist, well mulched sites are best. If possible protect from southwest winds. Best color is in full sun. |
