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    Euonymus alatus

    Also Known As

    • Burning Bush
    • Winged Euonymus
    • Winged Spindle Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Euonymus alatus plant details

    Euonymus alatus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus alatus

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 15 FT tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus alatus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zones 4-9. Unique corky growth form winged ridges on branches. Good in containers for patio or Bonsai. Plant in landscape in hard to grow dry areas. Regular water needed the first season. Takes much heat and drought when established. Naturally forms 2-3 foot rounded bush or trim to shape or grow lower. Often used as small hedge. Summer color green; brilliant red fall color. Shipping size: 15-20" started as Bonsai.

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Bright scarlet fall color and stems with corky ridges characterize this large shrub; deservedly popular for its ease & beauty. Sun/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    This species is renown for putting on one of the most brilliant fall color displays from yellow orange to vibrant red in full sun. Shade will create a pink glow on this dense, 15' x 10' deciduous shrub. The 2 to 3" leaves are obovate, toothed and dark green in summer, forming large, rounded bushes. Small reddish purple fruit appear in autumn attracting the birds. Can be used for an excellent hedge or screening without pruning.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Euonymus alatus plant

    How to Grow Euonymus alatus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    aka Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata', Colorata Wintercreeper, Coloratus Wintercreeper, Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Euonymus carnosus

    aka Fleshy-flowered Spindletree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus carnosus flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace'

    aka Euonymus europaeus 'Ace', European Spindle Tree, Red Ace Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Euonymus europaeus 'Red Ace' berries by Peter Herpst
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost'

    aka Silver-Veined Wintercreeper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover, Vine

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 36"-48"

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Wolong Ghost' foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'

    aka Euonymus 'Emerald and Gold' std, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald & Gold', Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald N Gold', Emerald 'n' Gold Wintercreeper, Emerald and Gold Spindle Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' foliage, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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