PB020615 The Burning Bush

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PB020615 The Burning Bush
PB020615 The Burning Bush

I'm not sure of the real name of this shrub, but we call them burning bushes. In the late Autumn they turn a very deep red. Taken Nov 2/09 ADDENDUM:


Burning Bush
(aka Winged Euonymus or Spindle Tree)
Euonymus alata "Compactus"

Mature Height: 6-10 ft. for 'Compactus' (other varieties can get much larger)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soil: Average, well-drained
Light Requirements: Sun/partial shade
Foliage: Medium green 1" to 3" in. long leaves, turning to vibrant red in the fall
Flower/Fruit: Small orange-red seeds in the fall
Pruning: No pruning is necessary! The most attractive shrubs are those that have not been pruned or sheared. except for cutting out older branches immediately following blooms. It can be cut to the ground following bloom time if you feel that it needs renewal.
Hardy to Zone 4

This shrub is one of the great beauties of the autumn season. It is distinguished by vibrant scarlet foliage and small red-orange fruit in the fall as well as unusual corky "wings" which flare out along its branches. It is effective used in mass plantings, in a shrub border, as an accent plant or as a neat attractive hedge. You should be aware that the species can grow to be 15+ feet. However, "Compactus" (shown here) grows to only 6-10 feet and an even smaller variety, "Rudy Haag" grows to only 5 feet high and wide. This is a shrub that is best left unpruned although it can be pruned if you have space issues. It is not fussy about soil requirements (except for excessive wet areas) and there are no significant pest problems. It also transplants very easily. It is truly a maintenance free shrub.

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Taken on: November 2, 2009
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Camera: Olympus u850SW,S850SW, f/3.5, 1/250 sec, 6.7mm, ISO 320 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Olympus u850SW,S850SW
Aperture: f/3.5
Exposure Time: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length: 6.7mm
ISO: 320
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Fired
Exposure Program: Creative (Slow speed)
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Software: QuickTime 7.6.4
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