Dwarf Burning Bush features intense, fire-red foliage in Fall. The species grows to 15' tall, however, dwarf burning bush grows 8 to 10' tall and can be easily maintained by pruning at 5 to 6'. The leaves are dark dusty green in Spring and Summer and the habit is upright, bushy and vase-shaped. Useful as a hedge, specimen, accent plant or in small groups or mass plantings in landscape beds and islands. May also be used in foundation plantings as an accent. An easy to grow and low maintenance deciduous shrub that adapts to a wide range of soil types. Will grow in part shade, however displays the best Fall foliage color when grown in full to mostly sun.

Height: 6' to 10' Landscape Usages: Foundation, Landscape Beds, Shrub Border, Garden Pond, Outdoor Living Areas, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Small Groups, Mass Planting, Accent, Hedges, Background, Woodland Border Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Morning Sun, Partial Shade Seasons of Bloom: Fall Foliage Type: Shrub, Deciduous USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Spread: 6' to 10' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Moderate Foliage Color: Green Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Sandy, Well-Drained, Poor, Dry Water Needs: Low Theme Gardens: Japanese

Burning Bush (Dwarf Winged Euonymus) Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this deciduous shrub after new growth begins to emerge in Spring, and again in late Summer or early Fall. Fertilize with a well-balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Burning Bush (Dwarf Winged Euonymus) Pruning Instructions

This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.

Burning Bush (Dwarf Winged Euonymus) Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.