20 Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus, Seeds (Fall Color, Hardy, Hedge)

Other Names: Burning Bush, Winged Euonymus, Winged Spindle Tree, Winged burning bush
Zone: 4 to 8
Growth rate: Slow
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Family: Celastraceae
Native Range: Northeastern Asia to Middle China
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Spread: 8 to 12 feet
Shape: Rounded, horizontal branching habit
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: Yellow-green
Flower/Fruit: Inconspicuous yellow-green miniature flowers followed by beige-red capsules which split open to show orange fruits.
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade
Fall Color: Spectacular Bright Red
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates close to full shade, but usually at the expense of diminished fall color quality. This is an adaptable shrub that tolerates a wide range of soils except for wet, poorly-drained ones. Plants appreciate consistent moisture, particularly when grown in full sun locations.
Culture: Takes well to pruning and shearing.
Uses: This shrub produces excellent fall color. Specimen/accent, group or mass. Foundations, shrub borders, screen or hedge. Woodland gardens. Bonsai.


Sowing Euonymus alatus Seeds:
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours
Stratify: Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet).
Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep Moist (Not wet).