Other Names: Burning Bush, Winged Euonymus, Winged Spindle Tree, Winged burning bush

Zone: 4 to 8

Growth rate: Slow

Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree

Family: Celastraceae

Native Range: Northeastern Asia to Middle China
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Spread: 8 to 12 feet
Shape: Rounded, horizontal branching habit

Bloom Time: May

Bloom Color: Yellow-green
Flower/Fruit: Inconspicuous yellow-green miniature flowers followed by beige-red capsules which split open to show orange fruits.

Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade

Fall Color: Spectacular Bright Red

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates close to full shade, but usually at the expense of diminished fall color quality. This is an adaptable shrub that tolerates a wide range of soils except for wet, poorly-drained ones. Plants appreciate consistent moisture, particularly when grown in full sun locations.

Culture: Takes well to pruning and shearing.

Uses: This shrub produces excellent fall color. Specimen/accent, group or mass. Foundations, shrub borders, screen or hedge. Woodland gardens. Bonsai.





Sowing Euonymus alatus Seeds:

For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.

Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours

Stratify: Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet).

Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep Moist (Not wet).

For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:

https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf



Germination:

Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.
Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.
Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.
Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.
I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process.