Burning Bush Euonymus alatus Bare Root Plants — 5 Live Starter Shrubs 6–10 Inches Tall

About This Plant

Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is a deciduous ornamental shrub valued for its foliage that turns brilliant shades of red in fall. It has a dense branching habit suitable for hedges, privacy screens, foundation plantings, or as a striking specimen. Deer resistant and adaptable to a wide range of conditions.

What You Will Receive

5 live Burning Bush plants. Height: approximately 6–10 inches tall. Shipped bare root (no nursery pot). Healthy, freshly dug starter plants with secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Burning Bush
• Botanical Name: Euonymus alatus
• Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
• Growth Stage: Starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to most soil types
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing
• Mature Height: 8–15 feet (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Container Friendly: Yes, while young

Care Tip: Plant in full sun for the most vibrant red fall foliage, though it performs well in partial shade. Water consistently during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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