Round Leaf Hawthorn vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Round Leaf Hawthorn vs Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

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Burning Bush
Round Leaf Hawthorn

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.

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Flowers: showy white
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




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