Pocatello Greenhouse
Dwarf Burning Bush
Dwarf Burning Bush
A sensational accent or natural hedge prized for its intense scarlet red fall coloring. The interesting, compact, mounded form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Exceptional when featured en masse, at the foreground of larger conifers or evergreen shrubs. Deciduous.
Category: Shrub
Botanical name: Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'
Height: 6-8'
Width: 8'-10'
Water requirements: Moderate
Sunlight: Full sun
Lowest hardiness zone for growth: 4
Shape: upright shrub
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: June
Level of maintenance: Low
Potential diseases: Several diseases can affect burning bush plants, including cankers, fungal spots and powdery mildew. One of the most serious is coral spot nectria canker, a fungal disease that can causes discoloration and growths on bark, cambium and sapwood and can cause dieback and eventual death of the plant. Since weather stresses are often a cause, avoid pruning burning bush shrubs in drought or summer months. Serious pest infestations include winged euonymus scales, with their brown to gray oyster shell shape, and the twospotted spider mite. A horticultural oil, insecticidal soap or insecticide may be required during severe outbreaks.
Category: Shrub
Botanical name: Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'
Height: 6-8'
Width: 8'-10'
Water requirements: Moderate
Sunlight: Full sun
Lowest hardiness zone for growth: 4
Shape: upright shrub
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: June
Level of maintenance: Low
Potential diseases: Several diseases can affect burning bush plants, including cankers, fungal spots and powdery mildew. One of the most serious is coral spot nectria canker, a fungal disease that can causes discoloration and growths on bark, cambium and sapwood and can cause dieback and eventual death of the plant. Since weather stresses are often a cause, avoid pruning burning bush shrubs in drought or summer months. Serious pest infestations include winged euonymus scales, with their brown to gray oyster shell shape, and the twospotted spider mite. A horticultural oil, insecticidal soap or insecticide may be required during severe outbreaks.
