A true garden showstopper, Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’ (Burning Bush) earns its place in every landscape with its tidy shape and fiery fall colour. In spring, small yellow-green flowers appear among medium-green leaves that stay fresh and full all summer. Come autumn, the foliage transforms into a brilliant scarlet red, making this shrub one of the most striking sights in the garden. Through winter, it continues to impress with small red berries and distinctive corky bark, offering four-season appeal.
Naturally rounded to slightly vase-shaped, this dwarf variety grows to about 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and wide, maintaining a neat form with little or no pruning. It’s an excellent choice as an accent plant, in mass plantings, or as a low hedge. Adaptable and easy to grow, it tolerates a range of soils, is drought-tolerant once established, and rarely bothered by pests—though deer and rabbits may take an interest.
Plant a Burning Bush where it can shine each season, whether tucked into a mixed border or framing a walkway. Its consistent shape, resilience, and brilliant fall display make it a reliable favourite year after year—a true classic that never goes out of style.
Burning Bush Care:
+ Light: Full sun to part shade (best fall colour in full sun)
+ Water: Even moisture while establishing; drought-tolerant once mature
+ Fertilizer: Light feeding in spring with a balanced fertilizer
+ Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to most types
+ Maintenance: Minimal pruning needed; trim in early spring if desired
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