Burningbush
Scientific Name: Euonymus atropurpureus Jacq.
Synonyms: Euonymus atropurpurea Jacq., orth. var.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Celastrales / Celastraceae / Euonymus L./ Euonymus atropurpureus Jacq.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | EUAT5 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | EUAT5 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Burningbush is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | Low |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Moderate |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 10.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 25 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Seed per Pound | 11500 |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | Low |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
