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Euonymus Alatus - Plants2Gardens

Euonymus Alatus

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Position
Full Sun or Part Shade
Hardiness
Hardy
Height
250cm
Spread
150cm
What You'll Receive What to Expect on Delivery
1 x 3 Litre Pot Grown Plant
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Fiery autumn colours on this hardy shrub.

Given the common name 'The Burning Bush' because in early autumn its small leaves turn into one of the brightest displays of fiery orange before falling to reveal unusual stems.

The stems are shiny brown with cork like wings along its length which gives it its second common name - 'The Winged Spindle'.

A slow growing shrub which flowers greenish single blooms in summer followed by purple berries which split to reveal orange seeds which should be left for the birds only.

Very little pruning required simply remove unwanted or damaged growth.

Supplied as an established shrub approximately 60 cm high.

*Seasonal, localised, night temperatures control autumn leaf colour and subsequent leaf fall of this deciduous shrub.

What This Plant Brings to Your Garden

Fiery autumn colour

In early autumn the small leaves turn fiery scarlet and crimson, one of the brightest displays any deciduous shrub gives before the leaves fall.

Berries for birds

After flowering, purple-red fruits split to show orange seeds. Left on the branches through autumn, they add colour and can draw in garden birds.

Winged winter stems

When the leaves drop, the shiny brown stems reveal corky wings that run their length, holding shape and interest in the garden right through winter.

About This Plant

Native to woodlands across China, Japan and Korea, this spindle reached Western gardens in the 1860s and earned two common names. Burning bush points to the autumn foliage, while winged spindle describes the ridged, corky bark. Small greenish flowers are easy to miss against the foliage.

It needs barely any pruning. Take out dead, damaged or crossing branches in late winter, and a yearly mulch of well-rotted compost keeps it content. The seeds are toxic if eaten, so they are best enjoyed on the plant rather than picked, a point worth noting in a family garden.

Plant Information

  • Plant type is Shrub

    Plant Type

    Shrub

  • This Plant will grow to 250cm high and 150cm wide

    Plant Size

    Eventual Height: 250cm

    Eventual Spread: 150cm

  • Plant in Full Sun or Part Shade

    Planting Position

    Full Sun or Part Shade

  • Plant type is Hardy

    Hardiness:

    Hardy

Planting & Flowering Guide

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OCT

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NOV

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DEC

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Quality & Sourcing

Our Growing Promise
  • Hand-selected by our own RHS-trained team
  • Sourced from specialist growers across the UK and Europe
  • Specialists in mature plants for first-season impact
  • Unusual varieties you won't find in every garden centre
Packing & Delivery
  • Packed by hand, plant by plant
  • Boxed to protect new growth in transit
  • Recyclable cardboard outers
  • Quality-checked before every dispatch

Delivery Information

What to Expect on Delivery

All plants are expertly packed to ensure they arrive in perfect condition, ready to thrive in your garden.

  • Standard Delivery (3 to 5 days): £4.95
  • Free Standard Delivery on orders over £50

Returns

If anything arrives damaged, tell us within 3 days and we will replace it or refund you. Unwanted items can be returned within 7 working days, unused and in the original packaging.

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