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Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

Dwarf Burning Bush

Dwarf Burning Bush

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • May
  • June

  • Winged branches
  • Fall colors
  • Compact growth habit
  • Hedge
  • Ideal for landscaping

The “Compactus” winged spindle tree is a superb ornamental shrub. It is deciduous and has a compact habit. Its branches are winged, giving an impressive spectacle in winter. Summer foliage is vibrant green and in fall the foliage changes to pink.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
72 - 96 in.
Spread
72 - 96 in.
Height
72 - 96 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Yellow

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Tolerates dry and well drained soils

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Rich
  • Fresh
  • Well-drained soil

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Rabbit
  • Diseases

Attract:

  • Birds

Use:

  • Clumps
  • Open ground
  • Flowerbeds

Attribute:

  • Fall coloring

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