Proper Spacing for Burning Bush Hedge Along a Fence

Proper Spacing for Burning Bush Hedge Along a Fence

5 burning bushes (Euonymus alatus) to hide chain-link fence. Mature width 5 ft.

Spacing Formula

Plant at 1.5x mature radius from fence. Radius = 2.5 ft → 3.75 ft from fence. Space bushes 5 ft apart (mature width).

Why This Matters

• Planted too close → crowds fence, poor air flow, disease.
• Planted too far → gaps, slow fill.
• Mature size spacing = healthy, full hedge.

Burning bush is invasive in some states—check local status before planting.