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Euonymus alatus

Family Celastraceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread 3 - 4 m (10 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Euonymus alatus (burning bush) bears medium green flowers during late spring. The showy matte foliage is deep green in colour and medium in texture. Euonymus alatus (burning bush) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy, striped and cork-like bark. A specimen plant, Euonymus alatus (burning bush) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Euonymus alatus .
Cautions The growth rate of Euonymus alatus (burning bush) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Euonymus alatus (burning bush) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.