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    Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire™

    Scientific Name: Euonymus alatus 'Timber Creek'

    Also Known As

    • Euonymus alatus 'Chicago Fire'
    • Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire®
    • Burning Bush
    • Chicago Fire Winged Spindle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire™ plant details

    Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire™ is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire™

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire™

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, pollution
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hardier and maybe even more brilliant?!, this rounded 10' shrub turns fire red in fall accented by orange fruit; ?first choice award? plant. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A hardier selection of the classic 'Burning Bush' -- hardy to zone 3 with the same brilliant fire engine red, traffic stopping foliage in Fall AND the color display starts earlier. Abundant orange fruit. While it behaves well in urban areas, E. alatus planted near woodlands, mature second-growth forests, and pastures can be problematic from seeds PPAF

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire™ plant

    How to Grow Euonymus alatus Chicago Fire™

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • 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
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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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