Euonymus a. Compactus, commonly known as Dwarf Burning Bush, is a dense deciduous shrub with a naturally rounded, compact habit. The small, slightly drooping leaves of Euonymus a. Compactus emerge dark green in spring and summer before transforming into a brilliant scarlet red in fall, making this shrub a standout for autumn color.
Euonymus a. Compactus produces inconspicuous flowers that are not ornamental, allowing the foliage to remain the main attraction. Euonymus a. Compactus develops its best fall color when grown in full sun and performs well in moist, well-drained soil. This reliable deciduous shrub is an excellent choice for borders, foundation plantings, and mass plantings where vivid fall color is desired.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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6' - 8'
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Spread:
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4' - 6'
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Spacing:
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5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance Plant. Water regularly, but twig blight may occur if the soil is too wet. Mulch if planted in full sun. Watch for spider mites.
LANDSCAPE USES: Mass Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Naturalized Areas, Screens, Hedges, and Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Fothergilla, Spirea, Rose
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Euonymus alatus Compactus 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) peganum, Euonymus alatus compactus, (3) Photoset by F. D. Richards, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus', 2015 S3 (1)+(2), (4) Photo by David J. Stang, Euonymus alatus Compactus 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' kz01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (6) F. D. Richards, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus', 2015