Tatarian Maple vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Tatarian Maple vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Acer tataricum

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(new stock expected: fall of 2025)

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Burning Bush
Tatarian Maple

Burning Bush is a unique shrub whose leaves turn firey red in the fall. You can plant it in rows to make a hedge or on its own. Burning Bush requires little maintenance and thrives in just about any kind of soil, which makes it a good choice for inexperienced growers. Plant it in full sun to get its best fall color.

Note: Burning Bush is considered an invasive species in eastern North America. Please plant the right tree in the right place.

Tatarian Maple is a small, multi-stemmed tree that features attractive red foliage in fall.

In addition to its outstanding autumn color, it is also one of the first trees to leaf out in the spring.

Tatarian Maple makes a good specimen tree for for small yards. Closely related to Amur Maple, it is slightly larger in stature.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Tatarian Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Fall colour: fiery red
Fall colour: scarlet red
Flowers: yellow-green
Berries: reddish purple
Seeds: winged samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: tatar maple