Skyfest Poplar vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Skyfest Poplar vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Populus x deltoides jefcot

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Burning Bush
Skyfest Poplar

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.

Bred by Jeffries Nurseries, the Skyfest is a fast growing, tall cottonwood with excellent disease resistance and adaptability to many kinds of soil. In the fall, its leaves turn a golden yellow.

This species has an aggressive root system, making it unsuitable for planting close to buildings but very drought resistant and an excellent choice for shelterbelts.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Skyfest Poplar Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 24 m (80 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: fiery red
Flowers: yellow-green
Berries: reddish purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: seedless cottonwood