Burning Bush vs Firecracker Goji Berry - TreeTime.ca

Burning Bush vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Euonymus alatus

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

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Burning Bush
Firecracker Goji Berry

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.

The Firecracker Goji Berry is a thornless cultivar of the Goji Berry that is known for its sweet red berries. This deciduous perennial produces purple flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October. Fruit production typically starts in the second year of growth with maximum production in the fourth and fifth year.

Firecracker Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe the Firecracker as sweeter than other cultivars.

Burning Bush Quick Facts

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

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Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: fiery red
Berries: reddish purple
Berries: red
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: June - September
Flowers: yellow-green
Flowers: purple
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none




Other Names: winged burning bush, winged euonymus, winged spindle
Other Names: goji berry firecracker