Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

Also Known As

Euonymus alatus 'Compacta'
Compact Winged Euonymus
Dwarf Burning Bush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' plant details

Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and red foliage. In spring and summer green, yellow and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: green, yellow and insignificant flowers blooms in spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Burning bush is best known for its spectacular red fall colour which is the most intense if it’s grown in full sun. It also has attractive reddish purple fruit. Another common name is winged euonymus which refers to corky “winged” appendages along the branches. These are beautiful in winter when they catch lines of fresh fallen snow. More compact and dense than the species, ‘Compactus’ is extremely useful for smaller gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Brilliant red fall color makes a sensational accent or hedge, especially when used in front of evergreens.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Deciduous, rounded shrub with green, clean-looking foliage throughout the year that turns a brilliant red in the fall. Orange-red seed coat is noticeable after leaf drop in late fall. Branches have corky wings on them, although not quite as pronounced as the species. Excellent choice for hedges, groups, specimen plants, borders, or screens. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Aptly named, this shrub provides unrivaled red leaf color in the early fall. Reliable color in sun or shade. Upright growing, eventually becoming more rounded. Grows 4-5' in ten years. Older plants may reach 10' tall. Easy and very rewarding to grow. Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America, & the United States National Arboretum.

By: Fantastic Plants

Bright red fall color, deciduous. Dense rounded form. Prune to keep smaller, deciduous, Hardy to zone 4

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Red Fall foliage is the reason to have this plant. It's a knockout. Insignificant flowers produce interesting red berries which birds love. Best Fall color achieved in sun but develops acceptable color in shade. No wet soils for this one. (Note: This IS the dwarf form at 6-8'. The regular form is 15' tall!) While it behaves well in urban areas, E. alatus planted near woodlands, mature second-growth forests, and pastures can be problematic from seeds.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

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