Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' 
(Dwarf Burning Bush, Cork Bush, Winged Spindle Tree, Euonymus, Celatrus alatus, Euonymus alata)

Family:  Celastraceae
Light:  Full sun/sun-part sun
Height:  4-6'
Spacing:  3-4'
Blooms:  Yellow, appear on old wood, Spring
Foliage:  Deciduous, It has small, jade green in Summer, turning blazing red in Fall
Fruits:  Bright orange berries, Fall
Soil:  Not picky, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Hedge, barrier, foliage, container, landscaping, Fall interest, bonsai culture
Propagation:  Softwood/ semi-hardwood cuttings, seeds

Comments:  Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' or Dwarf Burning Bush or Cork Bush or Winged Spindle Tree or Celatrus alatus or Euonymus alata is a deciduous shrub with a bushy growth habit.  It has fine, wide corky-winged branches with small jade green foliage in Summer. In Spring, Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' produces yellow flowers, appearing on old wood.  It is easily propagated from seeds, sown after last frost or from cuttings.  Dwarf Burning Bush is not picky of soil type and thrives best in a sunny to part shade location.  It is low maintenance.  It has beautiful bark.  Cork Bush makes excellent foliage plants. Com Fall, its jade-green turns into a spectacular blazing red, capturing everyone's attention.  Mass plant as hedges or property barriers for an awesome landscape.  It can also be container cultured as a bonsai. 

Plant image of Euonymus alatus 'Compacta' or Dwarf Burning Bush or Cork Bush or Winged Spindle Tree or Celatrus alatus or Euonymus alata coming soon...


Seeds/plant inquiries:  jen@JennysGarden.com