Commonly known as the Winged Spindle or Winged Euonymus, the Burning Bush is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its spectacular transformation in autumn. While it maintains a clean, dark green foliage throughout the summer, it “ignites” into a brilliant, fiery crimson as temperatures drop, making it a premier choice for focal points and seasonal hedging.

Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Euonymus alatus

• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub

• Hardiness: Highly adaptable and cold-tolerant.

• Growth Habit: Dense, multi-stemmed, and mounded.

Key Benefits

• Exceptional Fall Color: Provides one of the most intense red displays of any landscape plant, ensuring your garden stands out in late October and November.

• Unique Texture: Notable for its “winged” or corky ridges along the bark, which add significant architectural interest to your landscape even during the winter months.

• Low Maintenance: Once established, it is remarkably hardy, drought-tolerant, and requires very little pruning to maintain its natural, rounded shape.

• Versatility: Its dense growth makes it an excellent candidate for privacy screens, windbreaks, or ornamental borders.