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Burning Bush Dwarf: Intense Scarlet Fall Color on a Mounded Shrub

Burning Bush Dwarf (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus')

Sensational accent or hedge desired for the intense scarlet red fall coloring. Interesting compact, mounded form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Deciduous.

Growing Conditions

Full Sun
Moderate Water
Height: 5–10 feet
Spread: 7–12 feet

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Garden Articles

Burning Bush Leaf Drop: Need More Information for Diagnosis

Burning Bush Bark Damage: Rabbit or Deer? Recovery Steps

Growing Burning Bush from Seed

Dividing Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus): Feasibility and Technique

Transplanting Burning Bush in Peoria, IL (Zone 5a): Fall vs. Spring

Pipsqueak® Burning Bush: Dense Compact Shrub with Crimson Fall Color

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Plants

Transplanting a Burning Bush in Fall: Step-by-Step Success Guide

Identifying and Treating Spider Mites on Burning Bush

Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) Pruning Guide: When, How & Shapes

Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus): Fall Color, Care & Invasive Alert

Burning Bush: Spectacular Fall Color vs. Invasive Concerns

Butterfly Bush 'Harlequin': Variegated Foliage & Reddish‑Purple Flower Spikes

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