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Fire Ball®

Full sun

60 - 84

Euonymus alatus
Rating:
****1/2
ColorChoice® Flowering Shrubs

Fire Ball®
Burning Bush
Euonymus
alatus

Gardener’s Rated this plant:
4.29
****1/2
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$15.95
Container Size: Quart

An improved selection of compact burning bush with tighter branching and superior hardiness. Burning Bushes derive their common name from their bright red fall foliage color. The name is a reference to Moses' burning bush experience. Other varieties of burning bush may experience die-back during harsh winters; FIRE BALL® has had no winter damage even in the coldest of midwestern winters. FIRE BALL® has the brilliant red fall color to be expected of burning bush. Plant it among spring and summer flowering shrubs for a jolt of color in the fall. The slightly more compact habit makes it a better fit in the landscape than other varieties, which may reach up to 10 feet in height. FIRE BALL® will only get about 7 feet tall.

Features

Outstanding bright red fall foliage. May be pruned in late winter. Hardier than other varieties. Adaptable. Excellent for landscaping.
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fall Interest
• Foliage Interest
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Garden Height:
60 - 84"; Tall
Spacing:
84 - 96"
Habit:
Mounded
Container Plant Style:
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Plant Needs

Duration:
Shrub
Shrub Type:
Deciduous
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Zones:
Hardy in zones 4 - 8
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Hardy Temp:
-25°F (-32°C)
Exposure:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes
Great landscape plant.

Patent Information

Fire Ball® Euonymus alatus 'Select'

Growing Tips

There are few problems with this shrub. It is low maintenance, has nice bark, and isn't prone to pest problems. However, to maximize the fall red foliage color, the plants should be placed in full sun. Plants placed in areas with too much shade will color up much later in the fall and will often lose their leaves before they have a chance to turn bright red. Tolerant of most soils except extremely wet conditions. pH adaptable. Prefers medium moisture. Deciduous shrub. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label recommended rate of application. Fertilizer will prime the plant to have a good growth flush in spring to its maximum potential. Withstands heavy pruning. Can be done whenever, but best done in late fall.

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