Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Poisonous, Toxic
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root
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 for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS alatus
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Burning Bush Plant
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Brennender Busch Pflanze
Baum des Himmels
In French
Bush brûlant des plantes
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
La quema de la planta de Bush
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Burning Bush Φυτών
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Bush ardente Planta
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Płonącego krzewu roślin
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Planta flammae rubi
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Simaroubaceae
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 Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Burning Bush and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Burning Bush and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Burning Bush and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Burning Bush and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Burning Bush and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Burning Bush and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Burning Bush and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.