Korean Boxwood vs Burning Bush - TreeTime.ca

Korean Boxwood vs Burning Bush

Buxus microphylla Koreana

Euonymus alatus

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Burning Bush

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

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

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.

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Burning Bush Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Fall colour: fiery red
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




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