Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus
Bed G5 In Mike's garden

A dense deciduous shrub famous for fiery crimson-red fall color; corky winged stems. Grown for foliage; note it is invasive in some regions.

This planting · Bed G5

In this garden

Bloom timingInconspicuous greenish flowers in spring.
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceSecondary
Hardiness hereZone 7
2022+
Planted · ~4 yrs
About burning bush

General information about the species — not specific to this planting.

At a glance

Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
6-10 ft × 6-10 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous greenish flowers in spring.
Pruning

Prune in late winter (dormant) to shape or reduce size; tolerates hard renovation. Best fall color in full sun.