Burning Bush vs Red Sunset Maple - TreeTime.ca

Burning Bush vs Red Sunset Maple

Euonymus alatus

Acer rubrum Sunset

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Burning Bush
Red Sunset Maple

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.

Red Sunset Maple is named for its stunning orange and red leaves in the fall. It is a fast growing cultivar of the Red Maple that is native to Eastern North America. The winter stems and spring flowers are also tinged with red color, making this tree attractive year round.

The Red Sunset Maple is salt sensitive and prefers moist soil with slightly acidic conditions.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Red Sunset Maple Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 11 m (35 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: wet
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Fall colour: red/orange
Berries: reddish purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Flowers: small red clusters
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




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