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Burning Bush vs Bitternut Hickory

Carya cordiformis

Euonymus alatus

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Bitternut Hickory
Burning Bush

Bitternut Hickory is a large deciduous tree that makes a great shade tree for yards and parks. This tree is native to Eastern North America. Although it produces nuts, they are bitter and inedible. Some consider this wood to be the best flavour for smoking meats.

Plant Bitternut Hickory in it’s forever home. It is difficult to transplant due to its long taproot, and may not survive.

The wood is strong and has historically been used for wheels, ladders, and furniture.

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.

Bitternut Hickory Quick Facts

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 13 m (42 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: any
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Bark: ridged, durable
Nuts: bitter
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium




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