Dwarf Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'

Dwarf Burning Bush is a dense deciduous shrub with a rounded habit.  The tiny drooping leaves are dark green and earn an intense scarlet coloring in fall.  Has inconspicuous blooms.  Best color in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. 

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

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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.