Burning Bush vs Firecracker Goji Berry - TreeTime.ca

Burning Bush vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

Euonymus alatus

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Firecracker Goji Berry
Burning Bush

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 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.

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

Burning Bush Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.5 m (5 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: fiery red
Berries: red
Berries: reddish purple
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: June - September
Flowers: purple
Flowers: yellow-green
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




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