Burning Bush vs Bitternut Hickory - TreeTime.ca

Burning Bush vs Bitternut Hickory

Euonymus alatus

Carya cordiformis

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Burning Bush
Bitternut Hickory

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 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 Quick Facts

Bitternut Hickory Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 13 m (42 ft)
Light: any
Light: any
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high


Fall colour: fiery red
Bark: ridged, durable
Flowers: yellow-green
Berries: reddish purple
Nuts: bitter
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


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