Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, 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
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
Papaya
In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant
पपीता
In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze
Papaya
In French
Bush brûlant des plantes
Papaye
In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush
Papaya
In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta
Mamão
In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin
Papaja
In Latin
Planta flammae rubi
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Brassicales
Family
Celastraceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euonymeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Burning Bush and Papaya
Season and care of Burning Bush and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Burning Bush and Papaya Physical Information
Burning Bush and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Burning Bush and Papaya are as follows:
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Burning Bush and Papaya
Care of Burning Bush and Papaya 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 Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.