Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus, Shrub Seeds

Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Brilliant Fall Colors, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Hedge, Bonsai, Cold, Heat and Wind Tolerant

Reaching a height of 15 to 20 feet and spreading 6 to 10 feet across, Euonymus alatus is a dense and bushy, many branched shrub that is particularly noted for its fiery red fall foliage color. It is native to forests, woodlands and scrub areas in eastern Russia, Japan, China and Korea. It was introduced into the U. S. around 1860 as an ornamental, and over time has become an extremely popular shrub for homes, commercial properties and along highways. The deciduous leaves grow to 3 inches long and are borne in opposing pairs along the green, winged stems. The late spring yellowish green flowers are small and borne in rather inconspicuous clusters. They give rise to purplish red capsules that split open to reveal little orange-red seeds that are themselves ornamental, especially if still present after the leaves have fallen. Seeds are attractive to certain birds that eat and distribute them. Greenish-brown stems have distinctive corky ridges ("wings" as used in the common name). Corky-winged stems are more noticeable in winter after leaf drop.

Euonymus alatus is used in the landscape for its brilliant fall color and winter architectural form and texture. This is considered one of the most dependable shrubs for fall color, even in warm climates. The interesting corky wings along the spreading branches are most visible in winter, and the bush is very showy when the wings catch and hold the snow. Grow Euonymus alatus in a shady woodland garden, use in a mixed shrub border, or grow as a specimen where its fall and winter characteristics can be admired. Euonymus alatus tolerates shearing well, and is often used as a closely clipped formal 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).

For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:

https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf

Germination:

1. Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.
2. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.
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5. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process.

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