Burning Bush ‘Compacta’ Live Plant – 4 inch Container – 6-12 inches Tall

Overview

Transform your outdoor space with the spectacular beauty of a burning bush live plant. This particular offering is the ‘Compacta’ cultivar of Euonymus alatus, renowned for its dazzling scarlet-red foliage in autumn, which provides an unforgettable display in any landscape. Our burning bush live plant comes rooted in a 4-inch container, ready to thrive in your garden. Known for its dense, mounded growth habit, the ‘Compacta’ variety is a smaller, more manageable option compared to its larger relatives, making it versatile for various garden applications.

The euonymus alatus compacta is a deciduous shrub that offers year-round interest, starting with green foliage in spring and summer, followed by its iconic fiery fall spectacle. It’s a robust and adaptable plant, suitable for a wide range of climates and soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners. Experience the joy of a vibrant garden with this exceptional shrub.

Key Benefits

The burning bush live plant offers numerous advantages for your garden, combining aesthetic appeal with practical landscaping solutions. Its ease of care and stunning visual impact make it a highly desirable choice for many homeowners.

• Spectacular Fall Color: The most significant benefit is its brilliant, intense scarlet-red foliage in autumn, creating a breathtaking focal point in your landscape. This vibrant display lasts for several weeks, providing prolonged seasonal interest.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Ideal for a variety of garden roles, including hedging, mass planting, foundation plantings, or as a striking specimen plant. Its compact size, especially for the compact burning bush variety, allows for placement in smaller gardens or near water features.
• Easy to Maintain: This shrub is known for its low-maintenance nature, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape. It adapts well to different soil types and is generally resistant to pests and diseases, making burning bush care straightforward.
• Winter Interest: Even after the leaves drop, the unique winged stems of the euonymus alatus compacta provide interesting textural appeal throughout the winter months, ensuring your garden remains attractive year-round.
• Dense Growth Habit: The mounded, spreading form of the ‘Compacta’ variety creates a full, lush appearance, excellent for creating privacy screens or adding structural elements to your garden design.
• Drought Tolerance: Once established, the burning bush live plant exhibits good drought tolerance, reducing the need for frequent watering and making it a water-wise choice for many regions.
• Wildlife Appeal: While primarily grown for its foliage, the small fruits produced by the burning bush can attract birds, adding another dimension of natural beauty to your garden.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your burning bush live plant is relatively simple, ensuring a thriving and beautiful shrub for years to come. This robust plant is quite forgiving, but providing optimal conditions will enhance its growth and the intensity of its celebrated fall color shrub foliage. The ‘Compacta’ variety, or euonymus alatus compacta, is particularly adaptable.

For best results, plant your burning bush in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun exposure (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) will yield the most vibrant fall coloration. While tolerant of various soil types, it prefers well-draining soil. Avoid overly wet or waterlogged conditions, as this can lead to root rot. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system, then reduce frequency as the plant matures. Established burning bushes are quite drought-tolerant, but occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells is beneficial.

The burning bush live plant is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9. It can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but protection from harsh winter winds can be beneficial in the colder parts of its range. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer formulated for shrubs. Pruning is best done in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges, to maintain its desired size and shape. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. While generally pest-resistant, keep an eye out for common shrub pests and treat as needed. Proper burning bush care ensures a healthy and stunning addition to your landscape.

Size & Details

This offering is for a single burning bush live plant, specifically the ‘Compacta’ cultivar of Euonymus alatus. Each plant is approximately 6-12 inches in height when shipped and is well-rooted in a 4-inch nursery container, ensuring a strong start in your garden. At maturity, this compact burning bush typically reaches a size of 3-4 feet in height and an equal diameter, forming a dense, mounded shrub. Its growth rate is considered slow, allowing for easy management and predictable landscaping results.

The plant is shipped in its container with soil, ready for immediate planting upon arrival. It is a deciduous shrub, meaning it will lose its leaves in the fall and winter, revealing its unique winged stems that continue to provide visual interest. Expect to see its vibrant fall color shrub display intensify each year as the plant establishes and matures in your landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The burning bush live plant ‘Compacta’ typically grows to a mature size of 3-4 feet in height and an equal spread, forming a dense, rounded shrub. Its slow growth rate makes it easy to maintain within these dimensions.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This euonymus alatus compacta is supplied rooted in a 4-inch nursery container, providing a healthy root ball for successful transplanting into your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The burning bush live plant is an outdoor shrub, best suited for garden beds, hedges, or as a specimen plant in landscapes. It is not intended for indoor cultivation.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For the best and most vibrant fall color shrub display, the burning bush prefers full sun exposure, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate partial shade, but the fall color may be less intense.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the burning bush live plant is known for being relatively low-maintenance. Basic burning bush care involves well-draining soil, adequate sunlight, and occasional watering, especially during dry periods, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your compact burning bush will arrive as a live, healthy plant, rooted in its 4-inch container with soil, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey to your home.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant your burning bush live plant is in spring or early fall, allowing the plant sufficient time to establish its root system before extreme summer heat or winter cold. However, container-grown plants can be planted throughout the growing season.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The euonymus alatus compacta is hardy and well-suited for USDA Zones 4-9. It is accustomed to cold winters within these zones and will go dormant, only to re-emerge with new growth in spring.