Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) yew-ON-ih-mus ah-LAY-tus Genus:  Euonymus The familiar burning bush is a dense, flat-topped, deciduous shrub with a rounded, horizontal branching habit. Reddish purple fruit grows beneath the simple, finely toothed, dark green leaves. Foliage turns an extremely showy bright red in autumn. Smaller cultivars exist. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Easily transplanted and tolerant of many growing conditions. Highly invasive species that may escape cultivation and naturalize in the wild; it has become a problem in New England, especially in New Hampshire and Connecticut. Native to northeastern Asia. Care:  Tolerates most any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade, but plants grown in sun generally need moister soil. Evergreens need a sheltered site out of the wind. Propagation:  Root greenwood cuttings. Problems:  Common: mites, scale insects, leaf miners, aphids, and mealybugs. Frequent: witches' broom, stem dieback, powdery mildew, and fungal spots.

Overview

Height 15 ft. to 30 ft. Spread 10 ft. to 15 ft. Growth Pace Invasive/Aggressive Grower, Slow Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Late Spring, Spring Flower Color Yellow Seasonal Interest Fall Interest Type Shrubs