Euonymus a. Compactus

Create brilliant scarlet fall color with a dense, rounded deciduous shrub. Dwarf Burning Bush develops dark green foliage through spring and summer before turning vivid red in fall. Its naturally compact form makes it useful for borders, foundations, and mass plantings.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
• Mature Height: 6'–8'
• Mature Width: 4'–6'
• Spacing: 5'
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'
• Common Name: Dwarf Burning Bush
• Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
• Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
• Season of Interest: Fall
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Growth Habit: Dense, Rounded, and Compact
• Pollinator Friendly: When flowering

Key Features

• Brilliant scarlet fall foliage
• Dense compact habit
• Reliable seasonal color
• Easy to use in groups
• Low-maintenance deciduous shrub

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Borders
• Mass plantings
• Accent plantings
• Informal hedges

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for the best fall color.
• Provide moist, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prune in late winter if shaping is needed.

Companion Plants

• Hydrangea Little Lime®
• Buxus Green Velvet
• Nandina Gulf Stream
• Carex Evergold
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.