Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Habitat
Islands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
EUONYMUS alatus
Common Name
Enkianthus
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Burning Bush Plant
In German
Enkianthus
Brennender Busch Pflanze
In French
Enkianthus
Bush brûlant des plantes
In Spanish
Enkianthus
La quema de la planta de Bush
In Greek
Enkianthus
Burning Bush Φυτών
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Bush ardente Planta
In Polish
Enkianthus
Płonącego krzewu roślin
In Latin
Enkianthus
Planta flammae rubi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Ericaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Burning Bush
Season and care of Enkianthus and Burning Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Burning Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Burning Bush season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Burning Bush Physical Information
Enkianthus and Burning Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Burning Bush are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
- Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Enkianthus and Burning Bush
Care of Enkianthus and Burning Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.