| Size | Price |
| 3-GALLON | $29.99 |
‘Compactus’ is a popular burning bush cultivar. It is a deciduous shrub which is not all that “compact” since it typically grows in a mound to 10′ tall with a slightly larger spread, though it can easily be kept shorter by pruning. It features elliptic to obovate, dark green leaves (to 3″ long) which turn bright red in fall (sometimes more pinkish in shade). Fall color can be spectacular and gives rise to the common name. Small, yellowish-green flowers appear in May but are not showy. Small fruits (1/3″ red capsules) appear in fall, but are usually hidden by the foliage.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Adaptable shrub which tolerates a wide range of soils except for wet, poorly-drained ones. Also tolerates considerable shade. Strong, branching growth habit enables plant to tolerates heavy pruning.
| Common Name | Burning Bush, Dwarf |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | to 10' |
| Width | to 10' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Flower Color | yellow/green |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Berry Color | red |
| Size | 3 gallon |
