Euonymus alatus (Winged Spindle, Burning Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Genus | Euonymus |
| Species | alatus |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | China, Japan, and Korea. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (15) |
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Spread | 3 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Leaf Description | The leaves are 2-7 cm long and 1-4 cm broad, ovate-elliptic, with an acute apex. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are greenish, borne over a long period in the spring. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is a red aril enclosed by a four-lobed pink, yellow or orange capsule. |
Photographs
Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario.
Euonymus alatus var. apterus at Westonbirt Gardens, England.