Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’
$98.99
Euonymus alatus Compactus turns scarlet red in fall, with a dense rounded canopy, corky-winged branches, and colorful capsules for borders or hedges.
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Description
Scarlet red fall foliage makes Euonymus alatus Compactus a strong seasonal focal point for a shrub border, foundation planting, informal hedge, or screen. Its dense, multi-stemmed growth matures into a broad rounded to spreading shrub, with corky ridges along the branches and small capsules that open to show orange-coated seeds.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade and provide average, well-drained soil. Full sun gives the strongest fall color. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, then reduce watering as the root system establishes. Avoid soggy sites and apply fertilizer in early spring.
All parts can be toxic if eaten in large quantities, so keep fruits and clippings away from children and pets. In western North Carolina, this cultivar can spread into nearby roadsides or woodlands; check local invasive-plant guidance before planting.
Additional information
| Height | 8 ft – 11 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 8 ft – 14 ft |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Synonyms | Euonymus alatus, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus', Euonymus alatus Compacta |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | Green, Red, Yellow |
| Color flower summer | Green, Red, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Hedge, Bird-Friendly, Screen |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Compact Winged Euonymus, Dwarf-Winged Burning Bush |
| Cultivation | Plant in average, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist while establishing, and avoid persistently wet sites. Full sun produces the strongest red fall color. |
| Usps | Scarlet red foliage crowns the dense shrub in fall., Dense spreading growth suits borders, informal hedges, and screens., Full sun and well-drained soil support the strongest fall color. |
| Propagation | Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall. |
| Pests | Spider mites, vine weevils, euonymus scale, horse chestnut scale, and caterpillars may occur. |
| Diseases | Twig blight, powdery mildew, leaf spot, and honey fungus may occur. |
| Pruning | Prune to maintain size or shape while dormant in late fall or late winter. |
| Hazardous information | All parts can be toxic if eaten in large quantities. Keep fruits and clippings away from children and pets. |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly while establishing; avoid wet, poorly drained soil. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade for the strongest fall color. |
| Common Name | Compact Winged Burning Bush |