Burning Bush Shrub

Burning bush for sale here is Euonymus alatus, the deciduous shrub famous for turning deep red to burgundy every fall. We ship it bare-root at 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 feet, in packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500, for hedges, screens, foundation borders and wholesale buyers.

Burning Bush Size, Zones and Sun

Left unpruned, burning bush grows 10 to 20 feet tall and about as wide, with a rounded, layered shape. It's hardy in zones 4 to 8. Fall color is strongest in full sun, but part shade works. Clay, loam and sand all suit it, acidic or alkaline, and it takes dry spells in stride once it's settled.

Burning Bush Fall Color and Stems

This is the shrub people point to in October. Green summer leaves turn red to burgundy and then drop, leaving stems with corky ridges that give the plant its other name, winged euonymus. Small red-orange fruit follows in fall.

Where to Plant Burning Bush

Hedges are the obvious job, clipped tight or left loose. It's just as good as a screen along a lot line, behind a foundation bed or as a lone specimen by a front door, where the October color gets noticed. Plants go 4 to 6 feet apart for a hedge. Our article on colorful shrubs suggests what to pair with it.

Planting Burning Bush Bare-root

Soak the roots for an hour, then set the shrub at the depth it grew with the roots spread out. Firm the soil, water well and mulch. Water weekly through the first summer. If you want a dense hedge, cut each plant back by about a third at planting.

Buying Burning Bush in Bulk

At 4 feet apart a pack of 25 makes a hedge about 100 feet long, 100 plants run to 400 feet and 500 plants reach 2,000. The 1-2 foot size is easiest to plant at scale, and the 3-4 foot plants give you a bigger first-year show. For ideas on mixing it with other shrubs, see our best shrubs for the garden.

Good to Know About Burning Bush

Birds spread the seed, and burning bush is listed as invasive in some states, so check your state's invasive plant list before planting. Spider mites can show up in hot, dry spells. All parts of the plant are poisonous if eaten, so keep it away from grazing animals.

Burning Bush As a Clipped Hedge

Shear burning bush in late winter and it holds a neat, dense edge, or let it billow for a looser screen. Either way new growth fills in quickly after pruning.

Burning Bush for Fall Interest

Mixed with evergreens, a block of burning bush gives a planting a seasonal peak. It earns attention for roughly a month, then recedes into the background the rest of the year.

Burning Bush Sizes, Packs and Shipping

Burning bush ships bare-root in November, in 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 foot sizes and packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500. Volume pricing available. Browse more wholesale shrubs.