Burning Bush (tree form)
Euonymus alatus '(tree form)'
Height: 10 feet
Spread: 5 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 4a
Other Names: Tree-Form Winged Burningbush
Description:
A grafted patio tree with stunning fall color of florescent red to pink, very showy; forms a rounded ball atop a single standard, interesting corky wings on the branches; very adaptable and versatile; makes a wonderful accent in the garden
Ornamental Features
Burning Bush (tree form) is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its highly ornamental lollipop-like shape. It has rich green deciduous foliage. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding cherry red in the fall. It produces red capsules from early to late fall. The warty brown bark and harvest gold branches are extremely showy and add significant winter interest.
Landscape Attributes
Burning Bush (tree form) is a deciduous dwarf tree, selected and trained to grow in a small tree-like form with the primary plant grafted high atop a standard. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance dwarf tree, and can be pruned at anytime. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Burning Bush (tree form) is ideal for use as a garden accent or patio feature, and is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Vertical Accent
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Burning Bush (tree form) will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This dwarf tree performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
