Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Brazil
Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant
Abutilon
In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze
Abutilon
In French
Bush brûlant des plantes
Abutilon
In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush
Abutilon
In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta
Abutilon
In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin
Abutilon
In Latin
Planta flammae rubi
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Malvales
Family
Celastraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Burning Bush and Abutilon
Season and care of Burning Bush and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Burning Bush and Abutilon Physical Information
Burning Bush and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Burning Bush and Abutilon are as follows:
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Burning Bush and Abutilon
Care of Burning Bush and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.