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Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus, Celastraceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Eastern LeatherwoodDirca palustris
Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Japanese KerriaKerria japonica
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Drooping LeucothoeLeucothoe fontanesiana

Burning Bush can alter soil pH and release compounds that inhibit acid-loving plants like Leucothoe

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Burning Bush grow in?

Burning Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Burning Bush?

Good companions for Burning Bush include Eastern Leatherwood, Japanese Kerria.

Design guilds with Burning Bush and see companion relationships visually.

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