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Dwarf Burning Bush
Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'
Pronunciation: yoo-ON-ih-mus a-LAY-tus kom-PAK-ta
SKU #03360
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide.
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| Description | A sensational accent or natural hedge prized for its intense scarlet red fall coloring. The interesting, compact, mounded form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Exceptional when featured en masse, at the foreground of larger conifers or evergreen shrubs. Deciduous. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Design Ideas | Burning Bush is usually planted as a single specimen or in a grove. It can make a good, natural hedge with changes in every season. Use to brighten dark corners in architecture or in groves of coniferous evergreens to add brilliance and a spot of seasonal color. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Cranberry Bush (Viburnum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow; adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. For best fall color, site in full sun, avoid drought stress, and do not heavily prune. |
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| Description | A sensational accent or natural hedge prized for its intense scarlet red fall coloring. The interesting, compact, mounded form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Exceptional when featured en masse, at the foreground of larger conifers or evergreen shrubs. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Design Ideas | Burning Bush is usually planted as a single specimen or in a grove. It can make a good, natural hedge with changes in every season. Use to brighten dark corners in architecture or in groves of coniferous evergreens to add brilliance and a spot of seasonal color. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Red |
| Companion Plants | Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Cranberry Bush (Viburnum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow; adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. For best fall color, site in full sun, avoid drought stress, and do not heavily prune. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dwarf Burning Bush produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Dwarf Burning Bush evergreen or deciduous?
Dwarf Burning Bush is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Dwarf Burning Bush?
Dwarf Burning Bush is Easy Care, Fall Color, Compact Form, Benefits Birds.
Is Dwarf Burning Bush resistant to pests or animals?
Black Walnut Tolerant
How fast does Dwarf Burning Bush grow?
Dwarf Burning Bush has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Dwarf Burning Bush in my landscape?
Dwarf Burning Bush is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Dwarf Burning Bush in my garden design?
Burning Bush is usually planted as a single specimen or in a grove. It can make a good, natural hedge with changes in every season. Use to brighten dark corners in architecture or in groves of coniferous evergreens to add brilliance and a spot of seasonal color.
What color are Dwarf Burning Bush flowers?
Dwarf Burning Bush produces Green flowers.
What color is the foliage of Dwarf Burning Bush?
Dwarf Burning Bush has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Dwarf Burning Bush?
Good companion plants for Dwarf Burning Bush include: Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Cranberry Bush (Viburnum); Potentilla (Potentilla); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa).
How do I care for Dwarf Burning Bush?
Easy to grow; adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Apply fertilizer in early spring. For best fall color, site in full sun, avoid drought stress, and do not heavily prune.
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