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About Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy


About Matilija Poppy and Burning Bush


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Perennial   

Origin
China, Japan, Korea   
California   

Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo   
Not Available   

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands   
Chaparral, River side   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16   
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Spreading   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
243.84 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
243.84 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green   
White, Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Purple   
Green, Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Lance shaped   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Late Spring   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   
Cuttings, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full 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 nearly to the ground in late fall   

Fertilizers
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Verticillium Wilt   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Not Available   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic   
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Flower Stalk   

Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus   
ROMNEYA coulteri   

Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree   
Matilija Poppy   

In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant   
Matilija Poppy   

In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze   
Matilija Poppy   

In French
Bush brûlant des plantes   
Matilija Poppy   

In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush   
Matilija amapola   

In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών   
Matilija παπαρούνας   

In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta   
Matilija Poppy   

In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin   
Matilija Poppy   

In Latin
Planta flammae rubi   
Matilija Poppy   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Celastrales   
Papaverales   

Family
Celastraceae   
Papaveraceae   

Genus
Euonymus   
Romneya   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

Tribe
Euonymeae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Celastroideae   
Papaveroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
2   
99+

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Properties of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy

Wondering what are the properties of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy. Burning Bush doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Burning Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Burning Bush has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Toxic and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy

Season and care of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.

Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy Physical Information

Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy are as follows:

Care of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy

Care of Burning Bush and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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