‘Compactus’

Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

'Compactus'

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Fall color
Improved hardiness
Versatile

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: One of the most popular burning bush cultivars, 'Compactus' turns the typical bright red in fall. Compact branching does not mean dwarf; this plant can reach 8-10' in height.

USDA Zone: 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 8 - 10'
Width: 8 - 10'
Finish Time: 1.5 seasons
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Green
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4"

General Care

Soil

Adaptable, but avoid wet soils.

Pruning

Prune or trim to shape in early spring if desired. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless you are removing them completely.

Uses

Mass plantings; specimen; foundation plantings.

Growing Tips

The only notable feature of this plant is its fall foliage, so full sun is recommended to bring out its best. May be trimmed or shape, but recovery is slow from cuts into heavy, older stems.

Features: Fall interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Euonymus, Common name: Burning Bush, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Spring, Green flowers, Green foliage