Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'
Dwarf Burning Bush
Dwarf Burning Bush
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- May
- June
- Winged branches
- Fall colors
- Compact growth habit
- Hedge
- Ideal for landscaping
The Euonymus alatus 'Compactus', more commonly known as the compact burning bush, is a superb ornamental shrub. It is deciduous and has a compact habit. Its branches are winged, thus giving an impressive spectacle in winter. The summer foliage is vibrant green and in autumn, the foliage changes to a brilliant pink.
Its small size and rounded shape make it an ideal choice for small gardens and limited spaces, where it will bring a touch of vibrant colour and interesting structure.
Main Features
- Flowering: Although discreet, the spring green-yellow flowering of the Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is followed by the appearance of red-orange fruits in autumn, which attract birds.
- Foliage: Its dark green foliage provides a lush backdrop during the summer, before transforming into a breathtaking autumnal spectacle, adorned with intense scarlet red hues.
- Habit: Compact and dense, it naturally forms a rounded and well-branched shrub, requiring only minimal pruning to maintain its elegant shape.
- Growth: Of medium growth, it reaches its adult size in a few years, blending harmoniously into your landscaping without invading the space.
- Maintenance: This shrub requires little maintenance, being satisfied with regular watering and occasional fertilization.
- Disease Resistance: It is generally insensitive to diseases and pests, making it a reliable and durable choice.
Growing Information
- Light: Versatile, it thrives in both full sun and partial shade, adapting to various sunlight conditions.
- Soil Type: Tolerant of a variety of soils, it prefers well-drained soil for optimal growth.
- Watering: Regular watering is necessary, especially during periods of drought, to maintain cool soil.
- Fertilization: An application of balanced fertilizer in the spring promotes healthy growth and vibrant fall colour.
- Temperature and Humidity: Hardy and resistant, it tolerates cold winters and hot summers, adapting to various climatic conditions.
Use
Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for small gardens, patios and borders. Flower beds, landscaping, low hedges, accent in a massif.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Bushy
Flowering colours:
- Yellow
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Tolerates dry and well drained soils
Maintenance:
- Easy
Soil requirement:
- Rich
- Fresh
- Well-drained soil
Features
Features
Resistance:
- White-tailed deer
- Rabbit
- Diseases
Attract:
- Birds
Use:
- Clumps
- Open ground
- Flowerbeds
Attribute:
- Fall coloring
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