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PB020615 The Burning Bush I'm not sure of the real name of this shrub, but we call them burning bushes. In the late Autumn they turn a very deep red. Taken Nov 2/09 ADDENDUM: Burning Bush (aka Winged Euonymus or Spindle Tree) Euonymus alata "Compactus" Mature Height: 6-10 ft. for 'Compactus' (other varieties can get much larger) Growth Rate: Moderate Soil: Average, well-drained Light Requirements: Sun/partial shade Foliage: Medium green 1" to 3" in. long leaves, turning to vibrant red in the fall Flower/Fruit: Small orange-red seeds in the fall Pruning: No pruning is necessary! The most attractive shrubs are those that have not been pruned or sheared. except for cutting out older branches immediately following blooms. It can be cut to the ground following bloom time if you feel that it needs renewal. Hardy to Zone 4 This shrub is one of the great beauties of the autumn season. It is distinguished by vibrant scarlet foliage and small red-orange fruit in the fall as well as unusual corky "wings" which flare out along its branches. It is effective used in mass plantings, in a shrub border, as an accent plant or as a neat attractive hedge. You should be aware that the species can grow to be 15+ feet. However, "Compactus" (shown here) grows to only 6-10 feet and an even smaller variety, "Rudy Haag" grows to only 5 feet high and wide. This is a shrub that is best left unpruned although it can be pruned if you have space issues. It is not fussy about soil requirements (except for excessive wet areas) and there are no significant pest problems. It also transplants very easily. It is truly a maintenance free shrub. robin's song
*Explore/Interestingness* The Robin Redbreast The year's grown songless! No glad pipings thrill The hedge-row elms, whose wind-worn branches shower Their leaves on the sere grass, where some late flower In golden chalice hoards the sunlight still. Our summer guests, whose raptures used to fill Each apple-blossomed garth and honeyed bower, Have in adversity's inclement hour Abandoned us to bleak November's chill. But hearken! Yonder russet bird among The crimson clusters of the homely thorn Still bubbles o'er with little rills of song-- A blending of sweet hope and resignation: Even so, when life of love and youth is shorn, One friend becomes its last, best consolation. Mathilde Blind 1841-1896 Related topics: bishamon scissor lift full nelson body scissors wahl scissors shears sharpeners shear art hair salon rock paper scissors lizard spok hairdresser scissor |