Euonymus, Burning Bush, Cork Bush, Winged Euonymus 'Little Moses'

Euonymusalatus

Genus
Euonymus (yoo-ON-ih-mus)
Species
alatus (a-LAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

New Milford, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
1
negative
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C
ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | negative

Import, trade, sale, purchase, and planting this species is illegal in my state and at least one other. This plant invades and impoverish...Read More

N
Warrenville, IL | March 2011 | positive

Euonymus alatus 'Little Moses will stay smaller than all the other cultivars. About 3-4' tall; may grow a bit taller with age but is eas...Read More

K
New Lisbon, WI (Zone 4b) | October 2010 | neutral

I just purchased one of these to plant this fall and am disappointed to see your website state it should reach 6-8 feet in height, as the...Read More

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