« Previous Plant  |  Next Plant »

Euonymus alatus Compactus

Dwarf Burning Bush (Dwarf Winged Burning Bush)

The corky ridges on this cultivar are absent or reduced in size, however, the fall foliage takes on the same outstanding colours of red, burgundy, and pink as its cousin. The orange-red seeds are often hidden amongst the autumn colours.

  • »  Inconspicuous yellow flowers
  • »  Orange-red seeds are often not noticeable because of the plant's fall colour
  • »  Medium-green leaves are densely packed on twigs
  • »  Spectacular fall colours of burgundy, red, and sometimes pink
  • »  Round-topped vase-shaped habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring

2gal
$49.56
3gal
$54.44
7gal
$175.50
B&B in Container
$286.00
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4b
  • Height:2-3 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
• Fruit
• Low Maintenance
• Juglan Tolerant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Dwarf
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

Notable specimens can be found at The Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

Best grown in full sun and fertile soils, this plant will tolerate various conditions, except wet, poorly drained sites. Will tolerate almost full shade, but with potential reduction in fall colour. Prune in late winter, as burning bush flushes new growth for only about two weeks in the spring.