Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Asia, Europe
Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part 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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
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
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
Thyme
In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze
Thymian
In French
Bush brûlant des plantes
Thym
In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush
Tomillo
In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta
Tomilho
In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin
Tymianek
In Latin
Planta flammae rubi
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Celastraceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
-
Season and Care of Burning Bush and Thyme
Season and care of Burning Bush and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Burning Bush and Thyme Physical Information
Burning Bush and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Burning Bush and Thyme are as follows:
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Burning Bush and Thyme
Care of Burning Bush and Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.