With leaves that turn a fiery red, the Euonymus Alata (aka: Burning Bush) is a real stunner in the Fall. The Burning Bush a hardy shrub that likes well drained soil, tolerates full sun, but also does well in partial shade. A beautiful hedge, it can also be planted alone as a focal point. The Burning Bush is a fast grower that can reach 15'-20' in height and width. To ensure that it doesn't outgrow its space, choose your planting location carefully and control its growth with regular pruning.
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It seems only the top of my burning bush is red...all else looks a bit "burnt." It that from pruning too early/late in the season? When's the best time to prune to get maximum color in the fall? Thanks!
Eunoymus alata may be a stunner in the fall but it is prominently featured on almost every list of invasive plants that I've seen! Please reconsider introducing this plant into your landscape - there are alternatives. According to "Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants" by C. Colston Burrell, some native alternatives are black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa), highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) and fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica). I think more research needs to be done prior to posting plants as a "tree spotlight" as to not worsen the damage that invasive plants are having on our plant communities and ecosystems.
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