Euonymus alatus “Compactus”

Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus is native to East Asia and can grow to more than three meters in height. All parts of the plant are toxic.

The cultivar “Compactus” stays smaller and grows to just under two meters.

Euonymus alatus

Popular name(s): Burning Bush, Winged Spindle, Winged Euonymus
Botanical name: Euonymus alatus “Compactus”
Family: Celastraceae
Origin: The wild type is native to Asia (China, Japan, Korea) (source).
Height: 90 to 190 centimeters
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Poisonous: Yes

Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

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