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Burning Bush

Scientific name	Euonymus alatus
Common name	Winged Euonymus
Type	Shrubs
Variety	Deciduous
USDA Zone hardiness	5a - 9b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	6 to 10'
Spread	10 to 15'

The dark green leaves of this Euonymus turn rich red in fall, pink-red in shady locations. The twigs have flat, corky wings which disappear with older growth. Generally slow growing upright vase habit in youth, becoming spreading rounded with age. Prefers moist, well-drained soil however this plant is very tolerant of all soil types good and bad as long as there is decent drainage. Prefers full sun to light shade.