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Euonymus alatus - Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus
Winged spindle, winged euonymus, burning bush

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Beautiful plant that matches the description. The scarlet autumn colors are magnificent. Can't wait for it to grow bigger.

Anne-Laure , 27/10/2025

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The winged spindle is one of the most beautiful autumn shrubs: its foliage turns scarlet and purple in autumn, and it is adorned with red-orange fruits. After the leaves fall, its branches with corky-textured wings remain decorative. Hardy down to –25 °C, it grows in sun or partial shade in any deep, well-drained soil, even fairly dry. Perfect as a specimen plant or in front of an evergreen hedge.
Height at maturity
2.50 m
Spread at maturity
2.25 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Dry resistance
Good
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Spindle, Euonymus: planting, pruning and care
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by Eva 14 min.
Spindle, Euonymus: planting, pruning and care
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Euonymus alatus - Burning Bush (Foliage) Foliage
Euonymus alatus - Burning Bush (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.50 m
Spread at maturity 2.25 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time May to June
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Euonymus

Species

alatus

Family

Celastraceae

Other common names

Winged spindle, winged euonymus, burning bush

Origin

Russia, China, Southeast Asia

Product reference • 7815332

Planting and care

Euonymus alatus is best planted from September to November or from February to April, when there is no risk of frost. In Mediterranean regions, plant it in September or October instead, when the rains return. The sun encourages the most vivid autumn colours, but partial shade is well tolerated, particularly in a hot climate. This shrub grows in ordinary soil, whether acid, neutral or chalky, and whether silty, clayey or stony, provided that water does not stagnate around the roots. Regular watering is useful during the first two summers. Once rooted, it tolerates dry spells well, although a prolonged drought can cause premature leaf drop. No fertiliser is necessary; a little compost is enough in very poor soil. In an informal hedge, a spacing of 1.5 to 2 m allows each shrub to develop its natural habit.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, ordinary but well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is limited to removing dead wood or poorly placed branches at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Dry resistance Good
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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