Euonymus alatus Compacta

Dwarf Burning Bush
The Dwarf Burning Bush is a popular, compact shrub that’s easy to grow and offers striking seasonal colour. It boasts rich green leaves that transform into a brilliant scarlet red in the fall. From late spring to early summer, greenish-yellow flowers bloom, followed by reddish-purple berries in the fall that attract both birds and pollinators. While this shrub is a magnet for wildlife, it is poisonous to humans and pets. The Dwarf Burning Bush is adaptable to any soil type, tolerates full shade, and is resistant to Black Walnut toxicity. This versatile shrub is perfect for borders, mass plantings, hedges, or as a standout accent plant.
Features: Drought Tolerant | Pollinator Friendly | Easy Care | Shade Garden
Mature Height: 10ft (3m)
Mature Width: 5ft (1.5m)
Cold Tolerance: -40°C (-40°F)
Growth Rate: Fast
Water Needs: Low
Seasonal Bloom: Spring
Bloom Colour: Green, Yellow
Fruit: Early Spring
Fall Colour: Red

Euonymus alatus Compacta

Dwarf Burning Bush
The Dwarf Burning Bush is a popular, compact shrub that’s easy to grow and offers striking seasonal colour. It boasts rich green leaves that transform into a brilliant scarlet red in the fall. From late spring to early summer, greenish-yellow flowers bloom, followed by reddish-purple berries in the fall that attract both birds and pollinators. While this shrub is a magnet for wildlife, it is poisonous to humans and pets. The Dwarf Burning Bush is adaptable to any soil type, tolerates full shade, and is resistant to Black Walnut toxicity. This versatile shrub is perfect for borders, mass plantings, hedges, or as a standout accent plant.
Features: Drought Tolerant | Pollinator Friendly | Easy Care | Shade Garden
Mature Height: 10ft (3m)
Mature Width: 5ft (1.5m)
Cold Tolerance: -40°C (-40°F)
Growth Rate: Fast
Water Needs: Low
Seasonal Bloom: Spring
Bloom Colour: Green, Yellow
Fruit: Early Spring
Fall Colour: Red
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