Burning Bush
Burning Bush is an ornamental in the Celastraceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-8.
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Foliage shrub (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Brilliant scarlet fall color. Note: Invasive in much of the eastern US, restricted in some states.
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is grown for its electric-red fall foliage and corky winged stems, but it self-seeds aggressively and is invasive across much of the eastern US.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Euonymus alatus|Hardiness zones: 4-8|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 6-15 feet
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Care & troubleshooting
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