Amur Cherry vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Amur Cherry vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Prunus maackii

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Burning Bush
Amur Cherry

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.

Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Berries: reddish purple
Berries: black fruit
Flowers: yellow-green
Flowers: white, in spring
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: amur chokecherry