October
Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'
Burning Bush
Plant Characteristics:
A spectacular and compact garden shrub which turns a spectacular dark red in autumn, very showy; a shapely mounded growth habit and interesting corky wings on the branches; a very popular and adaptable landscape plant. Compact Winged Burning Bush will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 7 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more. This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions.
Ornamental Features:
Euonymus alatus'Compactus' has green foliage throughout the season. The pointy leaves turn an outstanding cherry red in the fall. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. It produces red capsules from early to late fall. The warty brown bark and harvest gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.
Landscape Attributes:
Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and can be pruned at anytime. It has no significant negative characteristics.
This palant is recommended for the following landscape applications: