Monrovia Cole's Compact Burning Bush

Since this variety reaches a mature spread of 6 to 8 feet, you should space them about 6 feet apart on center if you want them to grow together into a solid, continuous hedge.

No, this is a deciduous shrub. It will lose its leaves in the winter after putting on a vibrant red display in the fall, leaving bare branches until new growth emerges in the spring.

Not really. One of the main benefits of this specific variety is its naturally tidy, dense growth habit, which requires very little maintenance to look neat. You may only need to do light shaping if you want to encourage a specific form.

While it is primarily a landscape shrub, it can be grown in a large container for a few years. However, given its mature size of 6 to 8 feet, it will eventually need to be transplanted into the ground to thrive long-term.

For the most intense autumn color, this shrub performs best in full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. If planted in too much shade, the fall foliage will be less vibrant.

Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is considered invasive in several regions of the United States because it can spread into natural areas. We recommend checking with your local cooperative extension office to see if it is restricted or discouraged in your specific county before planting.